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    Melt n Dip Franchising LLC

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Melt n Dip Franchising LLC franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Melt n Dip franchise specializes in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and comfort food offerings that cater to growing consumer demand for elevated casual dinin

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Melt n Dip Franchising LLC franchise?
    The Melt n Dip Franchising LLC Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $345,050 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Melt n Dip Franchising LLC charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $5 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Melt n Dip Franchising LLC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    No. The reviewed Melt n Dip Franchising LLC FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
    How many Melt n Dip Franchising LLC locations are there?
    The FDD reports 13 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 45). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $345,050 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 5 in 2025, to 13 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 20

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty Fee 1 — 5%Main ongoing fee

    36 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    No financial performance representation in Item 19

    The reviewed 2026 FDD for Melt n Dip Franchising LLC has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 45

    Net +7 outlets, 2023–2025

    06202382024132025+2+5

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($345,050) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Melt n Dip Franchising LLC reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?

    • Reported units went from 8 to 13 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 20
    2. [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 45

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: GetFDD listing

    Territory & operations

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025accounts receivable, net$1,708,398
    2025inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,968,410
    2025right of use asset$1,559,911
    2025total non-current assets$2,198,254
    2025total assets$6,088,075
    2025operating lease liability, current$376,257
    2025notes payable, current$59,914
    2025non-current liabilities deferred revenue, non-current$1,240,000
    2025operating lease liability, non-current$1,206,750
    2025total non-current liabilities$2,492,723
    2025total liabilities$3,112,011
    2025initial franchise fees$40,000
    2025total operating revenue$8,223,455
    2025cost of goods sold$4,020,210
    2025gross profit$4,203,245
    2025depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$208,698
    2025professional fees$6,300
    2025total operating expenses$2,566,023
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,637,222
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,637,222
    2025depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$208,698
    2025accounts receivable-$1,019,546
    2025inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,226,620
    2025operating lease asset and liability$23,096
    2025accounts payable$25,473
    2025deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,235,000
    2025net cash provided by$883,323
    2025purchases of property and equipment-$369,021
    2025net cash used in investing activities-$369,021
    2025member contributions-$329,358
    2025net cash used in financing activities-$395,715
    2025net change in cash and cash equivalents$118,587
    2025cash at the beginning of the year$94,426
    2025cash at the end of the year$213,013
    2025royalties and marketing fees$1,331,552
    2025members' equity$2,976,064
    2025product sales$6,851,903
    2025operating expenses general and administrative$2,266,911
    2025liabilities and members' equity current liabilities accounts payable$53,117
    2025total current liabilities$619,288
    2025cash and cash equivalents$213,013
    2025deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$130,000
    2025non-current assets property and equipment, net$638,343
    2025total current assets$3,889,821
    2025notes payable, non-current$45,973
    2025total liabilities and members' equity$6,088,075
    2025principal payments on notes payables-$66,357
    2025advertising and marketing$84,114
    2024cash and cash equivalents$94,426
    2024inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$741,790
    2024total current assets$1,525,068
    2024non-current assets property and equipment, net$478,020
    2024right of use asset$279,620
    2024total non-current assets$757,640
    2024total assets$2,282,708
    2024liabilities and members' equity current liabilities accounts payable$27,644
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$135,000
    2024notes payable, current$59,914
    2024total current liabilities$304,152
    2024total non-current liabilities$310,356
    2024royalties and marketing fees$591,136
    2024initial franchise fees$55,000
    2024total operating revenue$3,664,058
    2024gross profit$2,017,382
    2024depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$275,538
    2024advertising and marketing$104,250
    2024professional fees$12,170
    2024total operating expenses$1,483,271
    2024depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$275,538
    2024accounts receivable-$312,511
    2024net cash provided by$334,366
    2024purchases of property and equipment-$110,600
    2024principal payments on notes payables-$5,756
    2024net cash used in financing activities-$229,205
    2024cash at the beginning of the year$99,865
    2024operating lease liability, non-current$198,026
    2024members' equity$1,668,200
    2024operating expenses general and administrative$1,091,313
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$534,111
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$90,000
    2024total liabilities and members' equity$2,282,708
    2024net change in cash and cash equivalents-$5,439
    2024cost of goods sold$1,646,676
    2024notes payable, non-current$112,330
    2024total liabilities$614,508
    2024accounts receivable, net$688,852
    2024operating lease liability, current$81,594
    2024accounts payable-$131,751
    2024inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$121,021
    2024net cash used in investing activities-$110,600
    2024product sales$3,017,922
    2024member contributions-$223,449
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$534,111
    2024cash at the end of the year$94,426
    2023cash and cash equivalents$99,865
    2023accounts receivable, net$376,341
    2023inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$620,769
    2023total current assets$1,096,975
    2023right of use asset$354,658
    2023total assets$1,916,591
    2023liabilities and members' equity current liabilities accounts payable$159,395
    2023deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$45,000
    2023operating lease liability, current$75,038
    2023total current liabilities$279,433
    2023operating lease liability, non-current$279,620
    2023total non-current liabilities$279,620
    2023total liabilities$559,053
    2023royalties and marketing fees$366,160
    2023total operating revenue$2,353,759
    2023cost of goods sold$1,053,207
    2023operating expenses general and administrative$962,778
    2023depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$217,818
    2023advertising and marketing$20,440
    2023total operating expenses$1,217,536
    2023net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$83,016
    2023net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$83,016
    2023accounts receivable-$118,866
    2023inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$350,280
    2023accounts payable$65,082
    2023deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,000
    2023purchases of property and equipment-$224,183
    2023net cash used in investing activities-$224,183
    2023member contributions-$175,267
    2023net cash used in financing activities-$175,267
    2023net change in cash and cash equivalents-$497,680
    2023cash at the beginning of the year$597,545
    2023members' equity$1,357,538
    2023product sales$1,867,599
    2023initial franchise fees$120,000
    2023cash at the end of the year$99,865
    2023non-current assets property and equipment, net$464,958
    2023total non-current assets$819,616
    2023total liabilities and members' equity$1,916,591
    2023depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$217,818
    2023net cash provided by-$98,230
    2023gross profit$1,300,552
    2023professional fees$16,500

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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