Meet the
Leadership TeamOur leadership has the franchise experience and the dedication to franchisee support that are propelling our brand forward

Chris Britt
Mountain Mike’s Principal Owner and Co-CEO
Ed St. Geme
Mountain Mike’s Principal Owner and Co-CEOBorn and raised in L.A. County, Ed St. Geme met Co-CEO Chris Britt while the two attended Stanford University, where they often enjoyed eating at the inaugural Mountain Mike’s in Palo Alto, CA. Like Britt, St. Geme went into private capital management. His firm Jupiter Holdings LLC also was a co-owner of Fire Grill LLC, a 43-unit Burger King chain. Along with Britt, St. Geme is also a co-owner of Juice It Up!, a Southern California-based leading raw juice and smoothie franchise. Today St. Geme and Britt share the role of Co-CEOs as they work to add about 20 units a year with a goal of growing the chain by 100 units by 2025.

Jim Metvier
Mountain Mike’s President and COOAs President and Chief Operating Officer for Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Jim Metevier is responsible for driving continued growth in system and franchisee sales and profitability, operational systems and processes, brand marketing and development, restaurant excellence and overall guest experience. Metevier brings to the table more than 25 years of restaurant industry experience, including his role as COO of KFC U.S. and various leadership positions at YUM! Brands. Over the years, Metevier has honed his skills as a business leader and gained extensive experience in all aspects of the restaurant business. He most recently served as President of Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based fast-casual breakfast and lunch restaurant, before joining the Mountain Mike’s team.
one of the best-kept secrets
in the pizza franchise industryFor four decades, Mountain Mike’s has quietly been building one of the largest regional pizza franchises in the United States. Now we’re ready to make some noise.
Our success has been built on simple ingredients: Great food, great experiences for families, strong community ties – especially with local sports teams — and franchisee satisfaction. We have grown organically. Our brand includes dozens of multi-unit franchisees who continue to invest in new restaurants, buoyed by the success they have enjoyed with the brand.
Costs & FEES
Liquid Capital REquired
$100,000Net Worth REquired
$300,000Franchise FEE
$30,000Total Investment
$417,850 TO $798,500
Franchise Owner
Step One
Request for Consideration FormSubmit a Request for Consideration Form for review. Upon preliminary approval, you will be contacted to schedule an interview.
Step Two
Franchise Disclosure DocumentAfter receipt and review of the FDD, mutual consent is established and a Mountain Mike’s Pizza Franchise Agreement is signed along with the $30,000 franchise fee.
Step Three
Site SelectionStep Four
TrainingWith your site nearing completion, you take part in our extensive training program for owners and high-level management.
Step Five
Open your Mountain Mike's PizzaWith training and building/renovations complete, it’s time to turn on the open sign!
A personal perspective
Watch Franchisee TestimonialsFranchisees talk about what the business has offered to their own families as well as the families they serve in their local community.