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The Melting Pot
Fondue is a fun and interactive dining experience –
and for more than three decades, The Melting Pot has defined the
niche across the American dining scene.
The first Melting Pot opened in April of 1975 in Maitland, Fla. –
just outside of Orlando. It was a cozy, quaint location and its
first menu consisted of just three items: Swiss cheese fondue, beef
fondue and a chocolate fondue dessert. However, as the restaurant’s
popularity expanded, so did its menu and ambiance.
Mark Johnston, who was working his way through college as a waiter
at The Melting Pot, noticed the popularity boost and – with the help
of his brothers Mike and Bob – scraped together funding to open The
Melting Pot of Tallahassee in 1979 (with the blessing of the
original owners in Maitland… of course). The Tallahassee location
grew enormously popular, and within one year its success paved the
way for future franchise expansion.
In 1980, the Johnston brothers decided to branch out and opened
their second location in Tampa. As their business grew, the brothers
began to consider franchising even more stores in order to expand.
Then in 1985 Mark, Mike and Bob Johnston purchased all rights to The
Melting Pot brand and established The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. –
the new franchise company. After a year of research and
reorganization, The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. began its franchise
offering.
From the start, the Johnstons were diligent in their search for
energetic entrepreneurs who were as excited as they were about the
concept and its potential. And their commitment to building a
closeknit fondue family proved successful.
Today, with more than 100 locations across 33 states and with more
than 30 locations under development, The Melting Pot Restaurants
Inc. is the country’s premier fondue restaurant franchise.
At The Melting Pot, fondue truly becomes a memorable four-course
dining experience where patrons can dip into something different –
and discover all the ingredients for a unique dining experience
including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service,
fine wines and signature fondue dinners.
For more information visit www.meltingpot.com
1135 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale
Phone: (954) 568-1581
Fax: (954) 568-1531
Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Thursday: 5 pm -11 pm
Friday: 5 pm -12 am
Saturday: 4 pm -12 am
Sunday: 4 pm -10 pm
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