Fondue is officially on the way to Allen. The Melting Pot is slated to hit Watters Creek this summer, with signage at the northeast corner of Watters Creek Boulevard and Simone Lane pointing to a new outpost of the national fondue chain in the shopping center. The restaurant is set to bring the brand’s four-course, cheese-to-chocolate format to the North Dallas suburbs, with a sit-down, date-night style concept rather than quick counter service.
According to Community Impact, on-site signage lists a summer 2026 opening and identifies the location as the northeast corner of Watters Creek Boulevard and Simone Lane. That report also pulls from the chain’s own menu, noting six cheese fondues, several entree fondue options such as Coq au Vin and Court Bouillon, and six chocolate fondue choices to close out the meal.
Brand growth and background
The Melting Pot started in Maitland, Florida, in 1975 and now operates roughly 90 restaurants across North America, according to a company release. PR Newswire has highlighted the brand’s 50th-anniversary expansion push, and the company’s franchise site lists “North Dallas” as a recent signing, a signal that the chain is actively adding units in and around the DFW market.
Where it fits locally
Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms is a large mixed-use center that combines restaurants, retail and seasonal events, which makes it a logical landing spot for a communal, group-focused dining concept like The Melting Pot. CommercialCafe outlines the center’s footprint and retail mix. Recent openings in the complex, including Tutto Gustoso, suggest the property continues to court chef-driven, sit-down concepts that play off its existing shopping and entertainment draw…