The Melting Pot, “the original fondue restaurant”, is getting ready to dip back into the Memphis market for the first time since 2014. Franchisees Nancy and Mike Williams are returning the concept to the area, with an upcoming location coming to a Ridgeway Road storefront, reports Memphis Business Journal.
The Melting Pot is setting up shop at 1199 Ridgeway Road, in the space that previously housed Pyro’s Fire Fresh Pizza. The restaurant currently has a commercial alteration permit under review with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development for the 4,814 square foot storefront.
Franchisee Nancy Williams kindly made some time to speak with What Now Memphis about bringing The Melting Pot back to the city, explaining that the location was a major focus for the chain. “That’s where The Melting Pot wanted to go-it was a top priority for them.” she says of the Memphis restaurant, adding: “We felt comfortable with Memphis. We had someone in our family who wanted to be there so all of that just came together for us.”…