
Melting Pot Franchise: A Multigenerational Family Legacy
The Melting Pot restaurant in Tallahassee, Florida, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, and it’s still run by members of the Johnston family.
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The Melting Pot restaurant in Tallahassee, Florida, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, and it’s still run by members of the Johnston family.
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With nearly 50 years of history, Melting Pot , the 93-unit fondue franchise, has become an iconic brand nationwide while continuing to grow and evolve to stay current.

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