FROM STAFF REPORTS

HOOVER – The Melting Pot’s location off U.S. 280 has closed indefinitely as of Monday, Aug. 27, according to a post on the company’s website.

“We regret to announce that The Melting Pot of Birmingham has closed for business indefinitely…, as the franchise owner was unable to obtain lease renewal terms that would ensure the long-term viability of the franchise at this location,” read the post.

The Melting Pot Birmingham opened at 611 Doug Baker Boulevard in the Lee Branch shopping center about 11 years ago.

With the location’s closing, the nearest Melting Pot location is in Huntsville.

“While there are no plans to re-open (the Birmingham) location, The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. has a strong interest to return to the Birmingham area in the future,” the post read.