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Burger Brand

Franchising Now Open – 2026 FDD Available • Protected Territories Now Being Awarded
The Melt’s Angus & Wagyu MeltBurgers power one of fast casual’s strongest financial leaders
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Why The Melt?

$4.75 MM1- TOP 1/3 OF LOCATIONS
$3.02 MM1- MIDDLE 1/3 OF LOCATIONS
$2.02 MM1 - BOTTOM 1/3 OF LOCATIONS
$3.4+ MM SYSTEM AUV2

  • 29.6% COGS & 25.48 labor avg3
  • 55.1% prime cost avg3
Notes -1) Median sales, 2025, The Melt 2026 FDD Item 19. 2) Mean sales, The Melt 2026 FDD Item 19, Affiliate prototype locations 3) The Melt 2026 FDD Item 19, Prime Cost is COGS plus Total Labor; 4) The Melt 2026 FDD Item 7
Why The Melt?
Note: 5) The Melt Mean AUV source, 2026 FDD Item 19 for 2025 sales; Habit Burger, 2025 FDD for 2024 sales; 7 Brew source, 2025 FDD for 2024 sales; Five Guys source QSR Magazine "Here's How Many Restaurants Five Guys Opened in 2024", September 9, 2025; Dave's Hot Chicken source CenterCheck "The Metrics Behind Dave's Hot Chicken That Led to a $1B Roark Acquisition", June 11, 2025; 6) The trademarks of the concepts shown above are owned by the respective companies that have registered those trademarks

The Melt Franchise Opportunity

The Melt Franchise Opportunity

With over $4.75 MM in revenue ranking in the top third of the system, $3.45 MM in average annual sales, and eighteen traditional locations powered by a streamlined operation, Melt delivers the kind of premium fast-casual burger brand most operators aspire to own. Now, you can!

Built in California in one of the most competitive restaurant markets in the country, the Melt has earned a reputation for crave-worthy comfort food with a modern, high-energy dining experience that resonates across generations.

Now, The Melt is expanding through a disciplined franchise model designed for experienced operators who want strong unit economics, operational simplicity, and a brand guests already recognize, crave and trust.

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Why
The Melt

vs. Other Burger Concepts
Because operators don’t need another burger—they need a better business.
High-volume locations with a focused menu
With average unit revenue over $4.75 MM at the top third restaurants and of over $3.4 million in annual sales from our traditional locations, The Melt demonstrates the revenue experience of a focused menu, efficient operations, and a concept designed for volume without complexity.
More than just burgers

The Melt’s award-winning Angus & Wagyu MeltBurger leads the menu, but our concept goes far beyond burgers, delivering a versatile entrée mix that appeals to a wide range of guests while maintaining efficient kitchen execution.
Entrée Mix: MeltBurgers 48% | Melts 27%

Premium positioning without corporate ownership
Most premium fast-casual burger brands are exclusively company-owned. The Melt offers to share with franchisees comparable brand appeal with franchise ownership and real upside.
Proven demand in the toughest markets
Built and refined in California, The Melt consistently earns an average 4.7-star rating on Yelp and Google across its 18 traditional locations—social proof that translates when entering new markets.
Operational efficiency operators appreciate
Streamlined kitchen flow, high throughput, and strong off-premise performance — all delivered within a compact 1,900 to 2,300-square-foot layout designed to control labor and maximize profitability.
Leadership that understands franchising
The Melt is led by executives with experience scaling national franchise brands, bringing discipline, systems, and long-term brand protection—not reckless growth.
Disciplined growth, not oversaturation
Selective franchising protects territories, unit economics, and brand equity—putting franchisees first.
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Who We Are

Culture Built on “I Love It Here”
A cornerstone of The Melt’s leadership philosophy is an unwavering focus on guest and team experience. Inspired by early customer feedback that simply said, “I love it here,” the leadership team embedded this mantra into training, operational standards, and brand culture. This focus has driven rating scores above 4.7 out of 5 stars on Google and Yelp, reflecting consistent execution at the restaurant level.
Leadership That Scales Brands the Right Way
The Melt is led by a team with deep experience growing world-class franchise systems, including leadership backgrounds from brands like Popeyes, Carl’s Jr., Yum Brands and Domino's. This is a leadership group that understands disciplined growth, franchisee support, and protecting brand value. With experience spanning high-growth casual brands and system expansion, this team understands what it takes to support franchisees long term — from operations playbooks and training to marketing strategy and unit economics.
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Who We Are
Who We’re Looking For

Who We’re
Looking For

The Melt franchise opportunity is ideal for:
  • The best operators in the industry
  • Multi-unit restaurant operators
  • Experienced hospitality professionals
  • Franchise groups seeking a premium burger concept
  • Operators who value systems, execution, and long-term brand equity

We’re building a team of the best franchisees in the industry to create the foundation to grow. We grow with intention. Our goal is not rapid expansion-it's profitable, sustainable growth for franchise partners.

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Featured Menu Highlights

Burgers
MELT

Burgers

CRAVE WORTHY MELTBURGERS
Classics
MELT

Classics

the grilled cheese dreams are made of
CRISPY CHICKEN Sandwiches
CRISPY CHICKEN

Sandwiches

crispy + juicy = epic
MAC N Cheese
MAC N

Cheese

creamy - cheesy perfection
REAL ICE CREAM Shakes
REAL ICE CREAM

Shakes

IF DESSERT WAS A MIC DROP
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