The Melt has landed at SFO. The San Francisco-founded and headquartered fast-casual favorite is now open in San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1, bringing its signature MeltBurgers to travelers from around the world. As The Melt continues its rapid expansion across California and Arizona, the SFO opening marks a proud hometown milestone for the brand — and a melty new way for hungry flyers to taste what makes The Melt different. The Melt arrives at SFO on the strength of a record year: $58.2 million in 2025 revenue on 4.6% comparable sales growth, with same-store sales climbing from $700,000 AUV to $3.4 million over the past seven years. The SFO opening is part of the brand’s biggest expansion year to date, with 30 total locations across California and Arizona anticipated by year’s end. “We could not be more proud of our Bay Area history as a restaurant brand founded and headquartered in San Francisco,” said Ralph Bower, CEO of The Melt. “It’s only fitting that our first airport location is at our hometown airport, San Francisco International (SFO). We are excited to bring our bold, melty comfort food to travelers from around the world. The Melt is proud to be one of the highest-rated burger chains in the country, with an average 4.7-star rating across Yelp and Google. We’re excited to share The Melt with millions of SFO travelers and give them a true taste of the brand our Bay Area guests have loved for years.” The Melt…
