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 | Teri Sand, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Going PRO Talent Fund Updates
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Michigan Business Beat | Teri Sand, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Going PRO Talent Fund Updates
Originally uploaded October 27th, reloaded Nov. 17th.
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Capital Area Michigan Works!'s Business Service Manager, Teri Sand.
He had several questions for her in this discussion:
The state budget that recently passed includes the Going PRO Talent Fund. What is that?
With the Talent Fund budget decreased 42%, what is different for fiscal year 26?
The cycle 1 application is currently open. What information do employers need to apply?{Deadline October 30th}.
Where can employers go to find more information?
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Michigan's Going PRO Talent Fund for Fiscal Year 2026, Cycle 1 was for businesses to apply for training grants to upskill their workforce, opened on October 17th with a deadline of October 30, 2025. The training period for this cycle is from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Applications were submitted through local Michigan Works! agencies.
Training period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Total funding: $29 million is available for FY26
Purpose: To help employers close skill gaps by training current and new employees
Eligible employees: Must be permanent, full-time (32+ hours/week) employees on the payroll at the time of application or hired during the award period
Training requirements: Must be short-term, lead to an industry-recognized credential, and fill a demonstrated talent need
How to apply
Employers must apply through their local Michigan Works! agency.
Those not awarded in Cycle 1 can apply for Cycle 2, which has a separate application period from April 6–24, 2026.
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.
