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Melt Shop launches domestic, international franchise program

September 7, 2017

Melt Shop is searching for domestic and international franchiees to add to its eight corporate locations in New York, Philadelphia and Minneapolis.

Founder Spencer Rubin wants to grow the brand to 100 locations over the next five years across the U.S. and internationally. The 6-year-old NYC brand is making its international debut next year in the Middle East with four units opening in Kuwait, according to a company press release.

"Melt Shop has spent the last six years tirelessly perfecting our brand and business model. The timing is right to bring our New York-born fast casual concept to the world," Josh Morgan, operating partner of Aurify Brands, Melt Shop's parent company, said in the release. "Melted sandwiches possess the unique ability to be instantly recognizable and familiar in any market and we see immense potential to grow through franchising. It's a strong investment opportunity for entrepreneurs excited about being part of a franchise concept's early growth story. This is just the beginning."

Melt Shop is seeking qualified franchisees to join the brand and currently has opportunities domestically in markets such as the Northeast, Midwest, Florida and in most international markets, including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Japan, China, India, Mexico, South America, Canada, Western Europe and Australia.

The shop is poised for excellent ROI with an estimated initial investment range of $368,240-$698,800 for the first location, including a franchise fee of $35,000, and a sales range of $1,016,984- $1,640,406, Rubin said.

"All the details have been choreographed to perfection so our product and experience are best-in-class. We've honed all of it — the food, the people, the business model," he said. "We love what we do, and it's our passion that will fuel our franchise growth as a brand and we're looking for partners who are equally passionate."