Quick Verdict · who it fits
The Melting Pot fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$2K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
5% + 1.8% ad
Item 19 median rev
$1.92M
System size (Item 20)
93
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
42+ yrs
Company-owned units
4
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 5% + ad fund 1.8% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,920,000
$100k$3.5M
Royalty (5%)
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Ad fund (1.8%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
89
Total units open
0
Units opened last year
3
Units closed last year
-3
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How The Melting Pot ranks against 561 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
0th pct · of 561 peers
Franchise fee
82nd pct · of 561 peers
System size
69th pct · of 561 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$594K - $1.4M
Avg franchise fee
$44K
Avg system size
346
Franchises analyzed
561
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Melting Pot | Disclosed | $50K | $2K | 5% | 93 |
| Dog Haus Worldwide, Llc (remote Kitchens)Similar price | None | $40K | $2K | 4% | — |
| Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system | Disclosed | $15K | $227K - $630K | 8% | 18,773 |
| Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $3.5M - $6.4M | 5.5% | 33 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
The Melting Pot requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $1,500–$1,500, per the most recent FDD on file.
No. The Melting Pot does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 5% and an advertising fund contribution of 1.8% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, The Melting Pot has 93 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. The Melting Pot grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, The Melting Pot discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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