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The Melting Pot Restaurants Overcomes Tough Economy to Wrap 2008 with Growth and Multiple Honors
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
( http://www.meltingpot.com ) will close out 2008 with a number of awards for
continued growth, company-wide success, community involvement and employee
training programs, despite a year in which a troubled economy created problems
throughout the restaurant industry.
These honors include the following:
-- Ernst & Young 2008 Florida Entrepreneur of the Year. CEO Mark Johnston,
Chairman Mike Johnston and COO Bob Johnston were recognized as overall winners
for retail and consumer products forFlorida, qualifying them for the national
competition.
-- Small Business of the Year for 2008. TheGreater Tampa Chamber of
Commerce selected The Melting Pot Restaurants as the overall winner of this
award based on the company's history, philosophy, business management,
operational management, innovation, response to adversity and economic
conditions, leadership and community contributions.
-- Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association's 2008 Hospitality Hall of
Fame induction as "Restaurateur of the Year." COO Bob Johnston was recognized
with this honor as an influential leader inFlorida's hospitality industry.
-- Franchise Times ranking as one of the top 200 franchise chains. The
Melting Pot earned this spot with nationwide sales of $220 million.
-- Secret Service Systems award. The DiJulius Group, a customer service
consulting organization, presented this award to The Melting Pot for
developing the best service system including ideas, training, implementation,
execution and the personalization of each customer's experience.
-- Mayor's award for charitable contributions. The Melting Pot received
this honor for the second consecutive year after receiving the highest marks
of allTampa applicants for community involvement.
"Our growth and success can only be attributed to our constant emphasis on
delivering the perfect night out for our guests," says Bob Johnston. "Many
people choose The Melting Pot to celebrate milestones or just spend quality
time with family and friends, and we strive to create a memorable experience
for each guest every night."
Over the last four years, The Melting Pot has nearly doubled in size,
growing from 67 to 137 restaurants with 29 more in various stages of
development. The company is on pace to open 12 more restaurants in 2009.
About The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.:
With 137 restaurants nationwide, existing locations in 37 states including
theDistrict of Columbia and 29 locations currently in development, The
Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. is the country's premier fondue restaurant
franchise. At The Melting Pot, fondue becomes a memorable four-course dining
experience where patrons can dip into something different. Guests enjoy a
choice of four flavorful fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees
combined with special dipping sauces. The menu also includes creamy cheese
fondues, lively salads, fine wines and mouthwatering chocolate fondue
desserts. Founded in 1975, The Melting Pot's corporate headquarters are in
Tampa, Fla. For more information, visit http://www.meltingpot.com or email
info@meltingpot.com.
SOURCE The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
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