TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 21 FL-Melting-Pot-helps
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
( http://www.meltingpot.com ) will participate in Share Our Strength's Great
American Dine Out by donating 5 percent of sales Sept. 21 - 28, 2008, to help
end childhood hunger in America.
"We are pleased to see many of our locations supporting such an important
cause," said Kendra Sartor, vice president of brand development for The
Melting Pot. "We believe in the stewardship of Share Our Strength and are
honored to join the Great American Dine Out for its inaugural year."
The Melting Pot locations participating in the Great American Dine Out
include:
-- Brea, Calif.-- Roswell, Ga.
-- Thousand Oaks, Calif. -- Buffalo Grove, Ill.
-- Washington, DC -- Chicago, Ill.
-- Coral Springs. Fla. -- Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.
-- Oldsmar, Fla. -- Schaumburg, Ill.
-- Sarasota, Fla. -- St. Louis, Mo.
-- St. Petersburg, Fla.-- Town & Country, Mo.
-- Tampa, Fla. -- University City, Mo.
-- Duluth, Ga. -- Reno, Nev.
-- Kennesaw, Ga. -- Downtown Austin, Texas
-- Midtown Atlanta, Ga.-- Northwest Austin, Texas
Share Our Strength, founded in 1984, is a national organization that helps
ensure no children in America grow up hungry. Funds raised by the Great
American Dine Out will be used to increase children's access to federal food
and nutrition programs.
About The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
With 135 restaurants nationwide, existing locations in 36 states including
the District of Columbia, and 31 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.
