The Melting Pot (restaurant)
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The Melting Pot is an upscale chain of individually franchised fondue restaurants located across the United States. There are 120 locations as of November 9, 2007, with 24 more locations by the end of 2008. Its headquarters are located in Tampa, Florida. Its menu contains various creamy cheese fondues, wines, salads, entrees of meat and seafood served with dipping sauces, and chocolate fondues. The average ticket cost is approximately $84.00 per couple. However, there are samplers on the menu which may make it easier to adhere to acquired fondue tastes.[1]
The first Melting Pot opened in April of 1975 in Maitland, Florida and served only three items on its menu. A second location opened also in Florida in 1980.
On June 1st, 2008, the original location in Maitland, Florida will close it's doors for the very last time.[2]