The Pizza Category During the COVID-19 Pandemic For all that the economy has suffered due to COVID-19, several industries and brands have seen increased sales throughout the pandemic. Pizza is one of the industries, and Mountain Mike’s is one of the brands. When restaurants closed to dine-in business in early 2020, carryout and delivery orders multiplied, and brands that already …
Entrepreneurs seeking franchise opportunities should know which industries are currently growing and which are most adaptable to market changes. Quick-service pizza is considered virtually recession-proof (and, more recently, “pandemic-proof”) for several reasons: Relatively low cost to consumers A product beloved by multiple economic and cultural demographics Longstanding carryout and delivery tradition that continued throughout restrictions on in-store dining Potential franchisees …
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, with our family-friendly service and our trademark crispy, curly pepperoni, has been a California icon since opening our first location in 1978. But we believe that other states deserve to experience “Pizza the Way It Oughta Be.” We also have restaurant units in Nevada, Oregon and Utah, plus active marketing and/or development programs in six additional states. …
Despite the exceptional business challenges of 2020–2021, some industries not only survived but thrived. With increased demand for good carry-out and delivery food options, the quick-service restaurant business was among these industries. Pizza restaurants, already long experienced with delivery, did particularly well with consistently growing sales month over month. Mountain Mike’s Pizza was no exception: same-store sales rose to unprecedented …
Mountain Mike’s Pizza is #6 On the QSR “Next Up” List Mountain Mike’s Pizza is thrilled to be included on QSR Magazine’s “Next Up” list. We have secured the #6 spot among the 42 quick-service-restaurant brands that best promise to significantly expand their market share throughout 2021 and beyond—growing in consumer popularity, sales, new franchises and new territories. WHAT IS QSR? …
Mountain Mike’s Receives Recognition as a Top-Performing Restaurant Chain Mountain Mike’s Pizza has been named to two coveted industry lists for outstanding 2020 performance. The fast-growing pizza franchise has jumped 47 spots on Restaurant Business’ 2021 List of Highest Growing Restaurant Chains and 33 spots on NRN’s Annual Top 500 Report. These accolades follow on the heels of Mountain Mike’s …