Founded in 1975, The Melting Pot Restaurants is a chain of restaurants that offers a range of dining services. It operates more than 140 locations in over 35 U.S. states, as well as the District of Columbia. The chain is a fondue franchise that serves a variety of entr es combined with dipping sauces. The Melting Pot Restaurants menu also includes creamy cheese fondues, salads, wines and chocolate fondue desserts. The chain offers gift cards of several denominations. The Melting Pot Restaurants operates an online store that features chocolates and garlic and wine seasonings.