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Melt N Dip

Melt N Dip

Melt N Dip franchises allow operators to run restaurants providing food services and event catering, such as for banquets, conventions, weddings, and other events where food and drinks are served. The business follows the franchisor's system and uses its marks to offer these services to individuals and businesses. The target market is the general public seeking restaurant dining and catering options, competing with national, regional, and local providers.

13locations
$395K–$631K
Food & BeverageBrookfield, ILwww.meltndip.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$50,000
Initial Investment
$395,050 – $630,850
Royalty Rate
5.00%
Brand Fund
2.00%

5% royalty + 2% ad fund

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

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How Melt N Dip Compares

FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
Melt N Dip
Current
$395K – $631K$50K5.0%13
MCDONALD'S$1.5M – $2.6M$45KN/A12,772
LITTLE CAESARS$377K – $1.8M$20K6.0%3,788
AFC$45K – $151K$6K8.0%3,572
KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL)$1.2M – $4.2M$45KN/A3,404
SONIC DRIVE-IN$1.5M – $2.5M$15K5.0%3,120
Fast Food Average
134 franchises
$596K – $1.6M$35K6.4%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 134 Fast Food franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1IL
3
2MI
2
3GA
1
4IN
1
5MO
1
6WI
1

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Franchisee Contacts

12 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

12 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
1
Sold to Franchisees
N/A
Projected New
23

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Melt N Dip franchise ranges from $395,050 to $630,850. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.