MELTwich
MELTwich franchises quick-service restaurants specializing in specialty grilled cheese products, poutine, beverages, and associated merchandise under the MELTwich trademarks, using proprietary recipes, operating procedures, and distinctive designs. The business model includes single-unit franchises in food court, fast-casual, or hybrid formats, as well as multi-unit development agreements for a minimum of three outlets. The target market is the general public seeking prepared food in fast-casual settings, located in high-traffic areas like malls, shopping centers, universities, and urban storefronts.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% brand fund + $135/mo POS software + $135-$200/mo internal systems + $100/mo training software
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How MELTwich Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 78% of Fast Casual franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MELTwich Current | $264K – $523K | $30K | 6.0% | 1 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MELTwich franchisees (2025 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
9 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Misrepresentations and failure to provide franchise disclosure document by a former franchisee
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a MELTwich franchise ranges from $263,750 to $523,400. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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