Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Approaches 300 Restaurants in Operation, with Another 150 in Development Following New Multi-Unit Agreements in Three States
Newport Beach, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for more than 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is significantly broadening its national footprint with multi-unit development deals in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Oregon. The new partnerships follow the brand’s recently announced 10-unit agreement in Florida and reinforce its rapidly growing position as a coast-to-coast pizza powerhouse. Fueled by a nearly-50-year commitment to delivering Pizza the Way it Oughta Be® to new and longtime guests, Mountain Mike’s Pizza is strategically expanding throughout the U.S., with nearly 150 restaurants planned in more than a dozen states. The development activities complement nearly 300 Mountain Mike’s Pizza restaurants in operation.
“Mountain Mike’s Pizza continues to be an attractive opportunity for savvy entrepreneurs looking to build or expand their franchise restaurant portfolios with a well-established and highly respected brand,” said Jim Metevier, CEO of Mountain Mike’s Pizza. “Our multi-unit deals in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Oregon, plus a recent agreement to enter Florida, have added nearly 20 locations to our robust development pipeline, which is growing from coast to coast thanks to new and existing franchise partners who are as passionate as we are about delivering exceptional and memorable experiences to our guests.”
The pizza segment is booming, as is the demand for Mountain Mike’s mouthwatering pizzas and family-friendly atmosphere. The new multi-unit franchise deals will introduce the fast-growing pizza chain to three new markets that include Northwest Arkansas, Greater Oklahoma City and Salem, Oregon. Mountain Mike’s Pizza continues to experience record sales and significant franchise momentum, and with development in more than a dozen states from the Golden State to the Sunshine State, now is a uniquely attractive time to join the Mountain Mike’s franchise family.
“Our current and future success is being driven by an unwavering commitment to nearly 50 years of Mountain Mike’s history as a favorite dining destination, and to delivering an unmatched restaurant experience for everyone who enjoys fantastic pizza,” said Chris Britt and Ed St. Geme, Principal Owners and Co-Chairmen of Mountain Mike’s Pizza. “As we expand in more new territories and reinforce our standing as a national pizza brand, we are more determined than ever to comprehensive support for franchise partners in every market across the country to ensure they have the tools to thrive in our system and uphold our brand promise.”
Mountain Mike’s makes delicious pizzas the way you remember — handmade and with the freshest and finest ingredients. From its legendary crispy, curly pepperoni, 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese and a variety of fan-favorite specialty pizzas, Mountain Mike’s has something to satisfy every taste. In addition to an impressive pizza lineup, the Mountain Mike’s menu features an all-you-can-eat pizza and salad bar lunch buffet, bone-in and boneless chicken wings, Mountain Fries, signature Garlic Not-Knots
Mountain Mike’s has earned impressive recognition and high rankings across a variety of industry-leading reports, including Franchise Times, Nation’s Restaurant News, Entrepreneur, Fast Casual, QSR Magazine and Restaurant Business, among many others. The brand earned a top-100 ranking on Entrepreneur’s highly coveted 2024 Franchise 500® List, and was presented the 2024 TopScore Award for earning a FUND® Score of 915, which was the highest score in the Food Category among all evaluated franchise systems. Mountain Mike’s also earned the #2 spot as a Top Pizza Brand on Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers list for 2024 and broke into the top 200 on Franchise Times’ 2024 Top 400 Franchises list, landing at #182.
Mountain Mike’s is extending opportunities to new franchise partners looking to diversify their franchise brand portfolio with a popular family pizza concept. With several more Mountain Mike’s Pizza restaurants expected to open in 2024, the nearly 300-unit franchised pizza brand is primed to continue expansion in highly attractive markets coast to coast. To learn more about new franchise opportunities in your market of interest, visit MountainMikesFranchise.com.
About Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Since 1978, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, Mountain-sized pizzas, and dough made fresh daily has been a popular choice for families, serving “Pizza the Way it Oughta Be!®” In addition to offering carryout, its own in-house delivery, and four third-party delivery options, Mountain Mike’s provides a family-friendly dine-in environment making it easy for guests to enjoy the brand’s signature experience wherever they are. Most of its nearly 300 locations feature a kids’ activity area with arcade games, dedicated party rooms and big screen TVs throughout, making Mountain Mike’s an ideal place for sports teams, family gatherings, group fundraising events and private parties alike. With a menu of signature pizzas, chicken wings, garlic knots, fresh salads, sharable desserts, and a selection of beer and wine, there’s something for everyone at Mountain Mike’s. Guests may also take advantage of streamlined ordering via the Mountain Rewards® app to earn exclusive offers and personalized rewards towards free food. This year, Mountain Mike’s was named one of America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains by Newsweek, as well as one of the Top Beloved Brands by Nation’s Restaurant News. The brand also received FRANdata’s prestigious 2024 TopScore FUND Award. For a complete list of locations and the full menu, visit MountainMikesPizza.com or follow Mountain Mike’s on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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