Melting Pot Restaurants vs Fire and Rice Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Melting Pot Restaurants Franchise
Fire and Rice Franchise
Investment $1,404,320 - $1,824,210$76,860 - $131,850
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $45,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 1.19-3%-
Year Founded 19752011
Year Franchised 19842011
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Melting Pot Restaurants Franchise
Fire and Rice Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Melting Pot Restaurants Franchise
    Fire and Rice 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
    Fire and Rice 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 We are there for our franchisees every step of the way. Support will be provided to Fire & Rice franchisees through onsite support, phone support, and virtual support. We help you get running and ensure your success through ample reinforcement.
    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
    Fire and Rice Franchise
    US Expansion NoYes
    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 Fire and Rice


    Fire & Rice is a fun alternative to your typical catered affair featuring delicious, freshly cooked paella. Offering a fun and interactive event by providing customers a complete dinner and a show experience, paella is prepared right in front of guests and they are invited to get involved, ask questions and interact with other guests. We truly bring the party to every event!