top of page

THE COMFORT FOOD FRANCHISE

people come back for.

Melty is a gourmet grilled cheese franchise built for this moment— simple to operate, easy to love, and wide open for growth. ​​

Join us while the best markets are still available.

A selection of Melty sandwiches.

Our mission is simple:

bring happiness.

We do it through feel-good comfort food that's innovative, familiar, and impossible not to smile at. For our franchise owners, that mission is also a business model.

DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT.

Hear from the people already doing it.

A selection of Melty sandwiches.

The system guides us along the way. We're having a great time together. It's very rewarding for us.

JEFF GRENIER

Gilbert, AZ Franchise Partner

Jeff Grenier, Melty franchisee

TESTIMONIALS

WHY MELTY?

Overhead view of a Melty Jalapeño Popper melt, with toasted bread and melting cheese..

A CATEGORY OF ONE

Gourmet grilled cheese is timeless comfort food — but there's no national brand that owns it. Melty moves first in a wide-open lane.

A Melty store environment, showcasing a view of some of Melty's kitchen.

OPERATIONS

FOR REAL LIFE

Melty's kitchen runs with fewer SKUs and less complexity than most QSR concepts, which means easier training, lower food waste, and faster throughput.

A group of Melty employees welcomes the McPhees, a couple who have just become Melty franchisees.

YOU'RE NOT ON YOUR OWN

From lease negotiation to grand opening and beyond, a dedicated Melty Business Coach walks with you every step of the way — not just at the start.

A dad and his 7-year old daughter enjoy Melty grilled cheese.

A GROWING BRAND

BY THE NUMBERS

$46B+

US Sandwich Franchise Industry Size

An icon showing a dollar sign and signifying investment.

$298K-
$699K

Total Initial Investment

16

Locations Open or In Development

As of April 2026

4.64

Brand Average Google Rating

As of April 2026

READY TO BRING MELTY
TO YOUR MARKET?

We're looking for motivated, people-first operators in markets across the country. The best territories go fast — let's talk.

bottom of page