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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.
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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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MELTwich entered franchising with a fresh take on fast-casual grilled cheese and poutine, targeting high-traffic spots like malls and universities. Despite its youth, the FDD outlines clear expansion ambitions and a handful of SBA-backed commitments that hint at early believer interest. But with such a nascent system, does the data point to a breakout star or a risky bet?
Item 7 details the hefty entry: $263,750-$523,400 initial investment, including a $30,000 franchise fee, driven by buildouts in food courts or storefronts. Ongoing fees stack up at 6% royalty, 2% brand fund, plus $135/month POS, $135-$200/month internal systems, and $100/month training software—potentially 8-10% of sales in total outflows. No Item 19 disclosure means zero official earnings data, forcing reliance on opaque averages; two SBA loans averaging $286,450 signal financing hurdles for new franchisees, as lenders back just a pair so far.
System health raises flags: only 1 location since 2022 franchising launch, yet 8 projected new units suggest operator optimism from Ontario-based parent 1000286511 Ontario, Inc. Litigation notes a former franchisee's suit over misrepresentations and FDD failures, underscoring execution risks in an unproven brand. For investors, this screams high-risk/high-reward—strong unit economics potential in a $20B+ grilled cheese niche, but minimal track record means betting on projections over proof; proceed only if you stomach startup volatility.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
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 | $276K – $771K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,650 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $405K – $1.6M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,249 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $529K – $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
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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.
2 SBA loans on record
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9 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue 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
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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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