Meltwich
Food & Beverage · Fast-Casual Restaurants
- Active units
- 0
Franchised, year-end 2023
About Meltwich
Meltwich Food Co. We are the leaders of the Melted Revolution, and resistance is futile - you won't be able to resist our cheesy creations! We believe in the power of cheese to elevate the flavor of every dish it touches. Our commitment to quality means that we only use the best ingredients in our dishes. Our burgers feature Certified Angus beef that is raised without antibiotics and is also Halal certified. We pair it with a Canadian-made Brioche bun that is sweet, rich, and vegan-friendly. Our bread is specially made for us in sourdough and multigrain varieties, perfect for showcasing melted cheese and your choice of toppings and sauces. For our fries, we use Kennebec potatoes that have just the right amount of starchiness to ensure crispy outsides and fluffy interiors. And when it comes to our famous Poutines, we only use real Quebec cheese curds and top them off with our signature Meltwich gravy. Cheese is at the heart of everything we do, and we currently offer 7 different kinds of cheese in our dishes. But we are always experimenting with new ingredients and cheeses to bring you even more melty and delicious options in the future. Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with our latest creations, and don't forget to sign up for exclusive news and savings!.
Key terms
- Footprint
350 – 2,000 sq ft
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations1
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings1
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio1.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$910k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open6 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.