Experienced multi-unit operators evaluate new concepts through a clear lens: Does this strengthen my overall portfolio, or does it create operational friction and daypart competition?

The Melt was built to answer that question positively for the right operators.

Why a premium burger concept can be a smart addition:

  • Daypart diversification — Strong performance across lunch, dinner, and especially late-night (often 38–40% of sales after 8 PM) reduces reliance on any single peak period.
  • Menu complementarity — Handcrafted MeltBurgers (Angus & Wagyu), melts, crispy chicken sandwiches, mac & cheese, and hand-spun shakes offer guests a different experience from chicken, sandwich, or coffee concepts.
  • Operational familiarity — High-volume QSR operators will recognize the systems, throughput focus, and discipline required. The kitchen and footprint are intentionally streamlined.
  • Real estate flexibility — The 1,900–2,300 sq ft model with no drive-thru requirement allows the brand to occupy sites that may not work for other concepts in your portfolio.

Company-owned locations currently average $3.4+ million AUV, with the top third exceeding $5.0 million and prime costs at 55.1%. These results come from restaurants operating in competitive California and Arizona markets.

We are selectively awarding protected territories to proven multi-unit operators who see The Melt as a strategic addition rather than a competing brand. Qualifying early partners receive a 50% royalty reduction through June 2028 on the first term.

If you already run successful restaurants and are evaluating complementary growth opportunities in 2026, we would welcome a confidential conversation about how The Melt could fit into your portfolio.

Visit meltfranchising.com or reach out directly. We only partner with the right operators — and we take the time to do it right.

Financial performance representations in Item 19 of the The Melt’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document are based on company-owned restaurants only.  Other than representations made in Item 19, we do not make any representations about a franchisee’s future financial  performance or the past financial performance of any company-owned or franchised outlets.  We also do not authorize our employee or representatives to make any such representations either orally or in writing.  If you are purchasing an existing outlet, however, we may provide you with the actual records of that outlet.  If you receive any other financial performance information or projections of your future income, you should report it to the franchisor’s management by contacting Greg Vojnovic, VP and Head of Franchising, 925 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94103, telephone 877-250-6358, the Federal Trade Commission, and the appropriate state regulatory agencies.