Melting the Barriers Between Restaurant and Retail

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Heading into a holiday season filled with at-home celebrations, The Melting Pot launched a retail line designed for elevated entertaining. This represents an expansion of the ready-to-heat specialty fondue, which debuted in 2023, and truly serves as an extension of the brand beyond the restaurant experience, Jennifer Lukas-Bourgeois, director of retail at The Melting Pot, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

“There’s a difference between dining out for a special night and creating a cozy moment at home, but both are built around the same spirit of sharing and connection. That’s the bridge we wanted to build. Melting Pot at Home allows guests to enjoy our signature cheese and chocolate fondues anytime, anywhere — keeping the spirit of the restaurant alive at home.”

Retail Rollout and Product LineThe products just landed on shelves at more than 2,500 stores including Publix, Harris Teeter, Amazon Fresh, Safeway Southwest and Safeway Mountain West. Shoppers can now…