Melt n Dip is a dessert café franchise known for its luxurious chocolate-based creations. The brand specializes in crepes, Belgian waffles, gourmet gelato, chocolate-dipped fruits, and signature hot and cold beverages. Melt n Dip uses premium ingredients, including 100% Belgian chocolate and authentic Italian gelato, to offer a unique and indulgent customer experience.
The company was founded in 2021 and incorporated as Melt n Dip Franchising, LLC. It was established in Brookfield, Illinois, where its headquarters are still located today. That same year, Melt n Dip began franchising, aiming to expand its high-end dessert concept across the U.S.
Since launching its franchise program, Melt n Dip has opened several locations nationwide. Its expansion into Wisconsin began in February 2023 with a store in Greenfield.
Melt n Dip sets itself apart through its visually appealing desserts, premium ingredients, and focus on an elevated in-store experience, making it a standout in the fast-growing dessert café market.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Melt n Dip offers a detailed and structured training program to prepare franchisees for successful operation. The following are the primary components of this training:
Melt n Dip offers designated territories to franchisees, but these territories are not exclusive or protected. While the franchisor does designate a territory upon execution of the agreement, there are no guarantees against the franchisor or other franchisees operating within that area.
The franchisee’s performance and adherence to brand standards remain key factors in maintaining favorable territory conditions. The absence of territorial exclusivity means Melt n Dip may open additional locations or allow other franchisees to operate nearby.
The franchise agreement specifies that such actions are permitted if they align with the brand’s strategic interests and demographic evaluations. Therefore, franchisees should not rely on geographic protection as a competitive safeguard.
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