It’s a sad day for those who like to get their regular fill of fondue, as The Melting Pot unexpectedly announced they have closed the doors to its downtown Chicago location after more than a decade in the city.
The River North franchise at 609 N. Dearborn St. first opened in July of 2004, and cited “financial reasons” as what contributed to their decision to shutter in an early Monday announcement.
“While there are no plans to re-open the downtown Chicago location, we hope to return to the market in the future,” a representative for the restaurant said.
The downtown storefront closed indefinitely on Sunday, Sept. 27, according to a Melting Pot spokesperson, and all of the approximately 20 employees were notified of the closure.
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“We are grateful for the opportunity to serve this community for more than 10 years at this location,” the announcement read.
Fans of the chain are invited to dine at their nearby suburban Downers Grove, Naperville and Schaumburg locations.
