Tag - John Crawford
November 19, 2025
Chuck Merlis
Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford is reinventing how the Tampa-born brand delivers the perfect night out.
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September 17, 2025
Caroline Robinson
Melting Pot, the world's premier fondue restaurant, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the launch of an exclusive Golden Anniversary 4-Course dining experience, available for 50 days from Sept. 22 through Nov. 10 at all locations.
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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.
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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
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
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.
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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.
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