Tag - CEO
November 19, 2025
Chuck Merlis
Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford is reinventing how the Tampa-born brand delivers the perfect night out.
Read More About Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford pushes bold menu and expansion strategy
October 14, 2025
Caroline Robinson
Through Jan. 4, 2026, guests nationwide can support St. Jude's lifesaving mission by purchasing a Donate & Dine card in restaurants or online for $20. In return, guests will receive $40 off a 2026 dining visit at any Melting Pot location.*
Read More About Melting Pot Launches 22nd Annual St. Jude Thanks And Giving® Campaign Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
September 05, 2025
Brooke Strickland
As Melting Pot turns 50, new CEO John “J.C.” Crawford outlines his vision for modernizing the Tampa brand while staying true to its roots.
Read More About New Melting Pot CEO wants to freshen up fondue for a new generation
August 26, 2025
Barbara Lynch
For fifty years, The Melting Pot has been more than a fondue restaurant — it’s been the backdrop to first dates, anniversaries and unforgettable celebrations. But don’t mistake longevity for complacency. Under newly appointed Chief Executive Officer John “JC” Crawford, the iconic brand is stepping into a bold new chapter — and it’s doing so with a strategic edge that discerning investors should take note of.
Read More About The Melting Pot’s Golden Moment
August 01, 2025
Joanna Fantozzi
John “JC” Crawford was named CEO of the fondue brand as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary
Read More About How The Melting Pot’s first successor CEO is preserving the brand’s vision
August 01, 2025
Mark Gordon
Crawford is also taking that knowledge into his latest role: president of the Melting Pot, a Tampa-based pioneer in fondue dining. The Melting Pot is known both for being an occasion-style restaurant destination and its variety of fondue cooking styles and entrées. The menu also has salads, fine wines, spirits and chocolate fondue desserts.
Read More About New Melting Pot leader dishes on growth goals, culture lessons
July 22, 2025
Alyssa Hulgen
After a five-year growth drought, Melting Pot is ready to grow since opening a couple units this spring. CEO John Crawford thinks this is indicative of a new chapter for the fondue concept.
Read More About Where Are They Now? Melting Pot Resumes Growth Under New CEO
July 10, 2025
Jo-Lynn Brown
John “JC” Crawford has been appointed CEO, succeeding founder Bob Johnston, who will remain chairman of the board. Crawford, who joined Melting Pot in 2020 as executive vice president of operations, brings decades of restaurant leadership experience from brands like Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Bennigan’s
Read More About Melting Pot names new CEO, announces franchise expansion
July 03, 2025
Mark Gordon
The Melting Pot, a Tampa-based fondue experience restaurant celebrating 50 years in business in 2025, has named John “JC” Crawford CEO.
Read More About Fondue chain names new CEO, adds others to executive team
