The Melting Pot got its start in Florida in the 1970s. The Melting Pot first opened in Maitland, Florida, just outside Orlando in 1975. At the time, it sold just three fondues: Swiss cheese ...

1. THE FIRST MELTING POT FEATURED JUST THREE MENU ITEMS. Opened in April 1975, the first location in Maitland, Florida (near Orlando) was a small operation. With just four tables, the restaurant ...

World’s Fair in New York, a fun food item debuted in the U.S. with a splash – actually more like a dip or dunk.

The Melting Pot opened its original location in 1975 in the Orlando area and is now headquartered in Tampa, while First Watch has been based in Sarasota-Manatee since 1986, with its current ...