Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Collin Benyo, Franchise Growth Strategist, Melting Pot, based out of Florida, with franchises expanding further into Michigan.
Welcome Collin, let's introduce you to the Michigan business community, tell us about Melting Pot, and then your role there?
Collin, with Melting Pot’s success in Troy and Grand Rapids, what key performance indicators signaled that Detroit is the right next market for expansion?
Detroit is showing signs of growing again — what specific neighborhoods or districts are you evaluating for a new Melting Pot location, and what makes them strategically attractive?
I understand your Michigan stores each generate 30–70 jobs. What types of roles and economic impact can Detroit expect if a new location moves forward?
How does Melting Pot approach community partnerships, and what long-term local collaborations would you look to establish in Detroit?
What investment model does Melting Pot use when entering a new market, and how does Detroit’s business climate influence your growth strategy for the region?
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TOPIC: Growth in Detroit
ABOUT THE MELTING POT:
Founded in 1975, Melting Pot has offered a unique fondue dining experience for more than 50 years. As the premier fondue restaurant franchise, Melting Pot has 93 restaurants in 31 U.S. states and Canada. Known for offering a variety of fondue cooking styles and unique entrées, Melting Pot’s menu also features cheese fondues, salads, fine wines, spirits and chocolate fondue desserts. Fondue fans can join Melting Pot’s Club Fondue for exclusive promotions, special events and advance holiday reservation privileges. The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc. (TMPRI), headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is the franchisor of Melting Pot. For more information, visit www.meltingpot.com. To learn more about franchise opportunities with Melting Pot, please visit www.meltingpotfranchise.com.
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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Collin Benyo, Franchise Growth Strategist, Melting Pot, based out of Florida, with franchises expanding further into Michigan.
Welcome Collin, let's introduce you to the Michigan business community, tell us about Melting Pot, and then your role there?
Collin, with Melting Pot’s success in Troy and Grand Rapids, what key performance indicators signaled that Detroit is the right next market for expansion?
Detroit is showing signs of growing again — what specific neighborhoods or districts are you evaluating for a new Melting Pot location, and what makes them strategically attractive?
I understand your Michigan stores each generate 30–70 jobs. What types of roles and economic impact can Detroit expect if a new location moves forward?
How does Melting Pot approach community partnerships, and what long-term local collaborations would you look to establish in Detroit?
What investment model does Melting Pot use when entering a new market, and how does Detroit’s business climate influence your growth strategy for the region?
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TOPIC: Growth in Detroit
ABOUT THE MELTING POT:
Founded in 1975, Melting Pot has offered a unique fondue dining experience for more than 50 years. As the premier fondue restaurant franchise, Melting Pot has 93 restaurants in 31 U.S. states and Canada. Known for offering a variety of fondue cooking styles and unique entrées, Melting Pot’s menu also features cheese fondues, salads, fine wines, spirits and chocolate fondue desserts. Fondue fans can join Melting Pot’s Club Fondue for exclusive promotions, special events and advance holiday reservation privileges. The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc. (TMPRI), headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is the franchisor of Melting Pot. For more information, visit www.meltingpot.com. To learn more about franchise opportunities with Melting Pot, please visit www.meltingpotfranchise.com.
Michigan Business Beat | Cassie Sobelton, Wellness Collection – Power Reset & Mindset Transformation
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Michigan Business Beat | Cassie Sobelton, Wellness Collection – Power Reset & Mindset Transformation
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Cassie Sobelton, local entrepreneur, wellness expert and best-selling author, Birmingham, MI.
— You have an extensive background in Michigan business. From automotive manufacturing to hospitals, health systems, insurance and corporate wellness….what brought you into the business of personal wellness?
— You just launched your third book, The Power Reset last week. What is that book about and who is it geared towards?
— There were a few items in the book that stand out as interesting topics. What is “Mental Reframing” and how do we move from a “Default Mindset” to an “Empowered Mindset”?
— How about the idea of “Retraining our brain for happiness and positivity”?
— You mention in the book that “Pain can be a teacher”. Can you expand on that a bit more?
— How did your pain transform your business, Wellness Collection?
— Do you still assist corporations with employee wellness?
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The interview above is with local entrepreneur, wellness expert and best-selling author, Cassie Sobelton.
Her new book (the third she has published, titled, The Power Reset: A Bold Guide to Reclaiming Emotional Freedom, Clarity, and Confidence), was released on October 21, 2025, with a local launch event that evening in Troy.
Cassie (who in addition to her writing, also founded the Birmingham-based Wellness Collection) offers practical advice, which a philosophy centered on the mind, body, and spirit, focusing on three practical pillars: life balance, mental well-being, and personal empowerment.
Michigan Business Network
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Collin Benyo, Franchise Growth Strategist, Melting Pot, based out of Florida, with franchises expanding further into Michigan.
Welcome Collin, let's introduce you to the Michigan business community, tell us about Melting Pot, and then your role there?
Collin, with Melting Pot’s success in Troy and Grand Rapids, what key performance indicators signaled that Detroit is the right next market for expansion?
Detroit is showing signs of growing again — what specific neighborhoods or districts are you evaluating for a new Melting Pot location, and what makes them strategically attractive?
I understand your Michigan stores each generate 30–70 jobs. What types of roles and economic impact can Detroit expect if a new location moves forward?
How does Melting Pot approach community partnerships, and what long-term local collaborations would you look to establish in Detroit?
What investment model does Melting Pot use when entering a new market, and how does Detroit’s business climate influence your growth strategy for the region?
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TOPIC: Growth in Detroit
ABOUT THE MELTING POT:
Founded in 1975, Melting Pot has offered a unique fondue dining experience for more than 50 years. As the premier fondue restaurant franchise, Melting Pot has 93 restaurants in 31 U.S. states and Canada. Known for offering a variety of fondue cooking styles and unique entrées, Melting Pot’s menu also features cheese fondues, salads, fine wines, spirits and chocolate fondue desserts. Fondue fans can join Melting Pot’s Club Fondue for exclusive promotions, special events and advance holiday reservation privileges. The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc. (TMPRI), headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is the franchisor of Melting Pot. For more information, visit www.meltingpot.com. To learn more about franchise opportunities with Melting Pot, please visit www.meltingpotfranchise.com.
