Tag - new restaurant news
May 05, 2026
Stephanie Allmon Merry
The Allen restaurant is led by franchisees Tracie and Dan Greene, residents of nearby Lucas who are transitioning into the hospitality industry after successful careers in other sectors, the release says. Tracie was most recently CFO and part-owner of a marketing agency, while Dan brings extensive experience in HVAC and commercial remodeling.
Read More About The Melting Pot fondue restaurant dips into Allen for summer debut
October 22, 2025
Rick Mauch
If something is working, keep doing it. And clearly things are working for The Melting Pot. The fondue restaurant franchise already has locations in Addison and Arlington, along with several others throughout the state, and one soon to open in Allen. Now, add Fort Worth to the list as the company is targeting downtown and North Richland Hills. They are hoping to sign a franchise either in the fourth quarter of this year, or early 2026.
Read More About Melting Pot looking to expand into Fort Worth area
September 24, 2025
Joanna Fantozzi
Melting Pot — the 89-unit, Tampa, Fla.-based fondue chain — has launched a retail line for the first time. The full-service dining chain’s new product lineup features two ready-to-heat cheese fondues and three chocolate fondues, sold in partnership with Walmart.com, Amazon, and 2,500 other retail locations nationally.
Read More About Melting Pot launches a retail fondue line for the first time
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
