Fast Casual Burger & Grilled Cheese Concept Brings Bold Flavors & Unique Creations to Greater Phoenix
The Melt, the fast-casual brand redefining comfort food with its signature World’s Meltiest Burger, is proud to announce the opening of its newest restaurant in Tempe, Arizona. Located at 777 Building Rd. in the bustling Novus Place center, adjacent to Arizona State University (ASU), the eagerly anticipated restaurant is The Melt’s second Maricopa County location, following a successful debut in Paradise Valley earlier this year.
To celebrate the opening, The Melt will host grand opening festivities and a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 17, inviting the ASU community and area residents to experience the brand’s premium menu first hand. The first 100 guests will receive a free MeltBurger, and special prizes will be announced throughout the day.
“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. “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.”
The Melt is renowned for its handcrafted approach to comfort food. Its standout MeltBurger is made with a custom blend of Angus and Wagyu beef, smashed and smothered in aged cheddar directly on the grill. The menu also features golden grilled melts, crispy buttermilk-brined chicken sandwiches, creamy mac & cheese, hand-spun shakes, and seasoned skin-on fries – all made from 100% all-natural ingredients with no artificial additives. Known for its obsession with quality and flavor, The Melt creates food that’s bold, indulgent, and unforgettable – no shortcuts, just real-deal flavor that guests love.
Named among the top 50 in the 2025 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, The Melt continues to grow and is expected to open several more locations in the Phoenix Valley. For more information, visit TheMelt.com or follow The Melt on social media @TheMelt.
Headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 2011, The Melt has redefined comfort food by taking American classics and reinventing them with premium, all-natural ingredients and signature twists. Known for its signature World’s Meltiest Burger, a handcrafted blend of Wagyu and Angus beef smashed and smothered in aged cheddar, The Melt delivers craveable food that’s free from artificial ingredients or additives. With a guest-centric approach and a reputation for culinary innovation, The Melt serves up juicy burgers, golden grilled melts, crispy buttermilk-brined chicken, creamy mac & cheese, skin-on fries seasoned with custom Melt Spice and thick, hand-spun shakes. Named one of the Top 20 Fast Casual Restaurants for Guest Satisfaction by Nation’s Restaurant News as well as a top 50 brand in Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers in 2025, The Melt continues to grow rapidly throughout California and Arizona. Learn more at TheMelt.com.