Melting Pot Restaurants vs Oilerie USA Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Melting Pot Restaurants vs Oilerie USA including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Melting Pot Restaurants Franchise
Oilerie USA Franchise
Investment $1,404,320 - $1,824,210$141,486 - $223,947
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $45,000$30,000 - $37,500
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 1.19-3%-
Year Founded 19752003
Year Franchised 19842007
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Melting Pot Restaurants Franchise
Oilerie USA Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Melting Pot Restaurants Franchise
    Oilerie USA Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Melting Pot Restaurants Franchise
    Oilerie USA Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 288 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing -
    Operations 45% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Melting Pot Restaurants Franchise
    Oilerie USA Franchise
    US Expansion No-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Melting Pot Restaurants

    Since 1984, The Melting Pot franchises have opened nationwide, serving a variety of cheese and dessert fondues, salads and entrees including filet mignon, lobster tail, sirloin and breast of chicken, all prepared in different fondue cooking styles. No restaurant experience is required to become a franchisee.

    Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S., Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Mexico,
    South America and Western Europe
    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee

    "Entrepreneur
    #360 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About Oilerie USA

    Oilerie is America's Largest Single Store Retailer of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and aged Balsamic Vinegars. Featuring over 25 varieties of olive oil and balsamic vinegars, customers select their purchase after tasting from our exclusive selection. We travel to Italy to personally meet with our producers hand selecting the oils and vinegars that we sell in our stores. In addition, Oilerie features premium products ranging from snacks and sauces to pastas and health and beauty items. Oilerie, Changing The Way America Buys Olive Oil. Join our growing family by starting an Oilerie franchise near you. Start making our story your story.