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California burger joint 'The Melt' opens at Novus Place in Tempe, hosts grand opening

Celebrations for the new spot are scheduled for later this month
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TEMPE, AZ — The Melt is marking its Valley expansion with its second location, now open in Tempe.

The restaurant will host grand opening festivities and a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 17. According to the company, “the first 100 guests will receive a free MeltBurger, and special prizes will be announced” throughout that Thursday.

The Melt menu options.
The Melt menu options.

“Expanding our footprint in the Greater Phoenix area with a second restaurant is an exciting milestone as we continue growing The Melt in vibrant, fast-growing markets,” said Ralph Bower, CEO of The Melt, in a news release sent to ABC15. “Tempe’s dynamic college-town atmosphere and diverse, food-savvy population make it a perfect match for our bold, melty menu, and we’re eager to become a go-to community dining destination for many years to come.”

IF YOU GO

  • The MELT is located at Novus Place [777 S. Novus Place, Suite 111] in Tempe.
  • Hours of operation:
    • Sunday-Thursday from 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
    • Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight.

THE MELT IN AZ

The Melt made its Arizona debut earlier this year with its storefront in PV, the $2 billion redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall.

The San Francisco-based fast-casual restaurant chain emphasizes all-natural ingredients, with no artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners, or hydrogenated fats in any menu item.

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