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      Ones To Watch: The Melt

      The humble grilled cheese sandwich takes center stage at a California-based fast-casual restaurant known as The Melt.

      The Melt Plans for 13 New Locations by End of 2015

      The Melt, a fast-casual eatery headquartered in San Francisco with 13 locations across California plans for seven new locations to open before the yearend, tapping Colorado as their first expansion...

      Ones To Watch: The Melt

      Taking an upscale approach to a comfort-food classic, this fast casual offers wholesome options in a modern environment.

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