Ralph Bower is a person in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2026. 20 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
The Melt's CEO and VP of Franchising discuss how a single mission helped rebuild the brand and improve customer satisfaction, leading to impressive Yelp and Google ratings.
Greg Vojnovic, head of franchising for The Melt, discusses building restaurant brands, lessons learned, and his vision for franchise growth on the "Fast Food Fast Track" podcast.
The California-based fast casual is pivoting to a franchise model after increasing average unit volumes to $3.5 million under CEO Ralph Bower.
The Melt has landed at SFO. The San Francisco-founded and headquartered fast-casual favorite is now open in San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1, bringing its signature MeltBurgers to travelers from around the world.
The Melt franchise increased average unit volumes to $3.5 million
The Melt franchise reaches 20 locations with San Marcos opening.
The Melt burger chain expands nationwide with over 200 franchise locations planned by 2030, following years of proof of concept in two states.
The fast-casual brand reached a 20-unit milestone with a new California opening as it projects its largest expansion year to date.
The Melt franchise reported $58.3 million in revenue in 2025
The Melt launches national franchising initiative after 15 years of company-owned growth
The Melt launches national franchise program, aiming to expand through franchising after reaching $53.8 million in corporate revenue last year.
The Melt has hired Greg Vojnovic as head of franchising to lead its next phase of growth.
The Melt proved its operating model works with strong 2025 financials
The Melt is opening its first location in Long Beach, California, at Bixby Village Plaza, expanding its presence in the state.
The Melt, a fast-casual brand, has named Greg Vojnovic as its new head of franchising as the brand prepares to expand through a franchising program.
The Melt, the fast-casual brand known for its signature MeltBurger and home to the “World's Meltiest Burger”, has named Greg Vojnovic as head of franchising as it expands beyond its…
Most restaurant turnarounds start with a bold new idea. The Melt’s started with two simple questions.
The Melt franchise prioritizes quality and consistency for repeat visits
Franchising is everywhere, and so are burgers, but what's far less common is a brand that can hold up when the hype fades, labor gets tight, and guests start making real choices.
The Melt CEO Ralph Bower shares his franchise growth strategy.