Own a Mountain Mike’s Franchise

Bring Legendary Pizza to Your Community with a Proven Business Model

Join a Top-Ranked Pizza Franchise with Over 45 Years of Consistent Growth and Loyal Fans
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  • Tap into the $46 Billion U.S. Pizza Market

    One of the most stable and in-demand segments in food service.
  • Leverage 45+ Years of Brand Trust

    Mountain Mike’s has grown steadily with $1.6M+ AUVs in top-performing locations.
  • Enjoy a Streamlined, Scalable Business Model

    With robust support in operations, training, marketing, and more.
  • Join a Franchise Built on Community

    Become the local go-to spot for families, sports teams, and celebrations.
  • Partner with a Franchise That’s Ranked #1 in Pizza by FUND® Score

    Backed by franchisee satisfaction and financial strength.

Download the Mountain Mike’s Franchise Information Report now to learn how you can:

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Tap into the $46 Billion U.S. Pizza Market

One of the most stable and in-demand segments in food service.

Leverage 45+ Years of Brand Trust

Mountain Mike’s has grown steadily with $1.6M+ AUVs in top-performing locations.

Enjoy a Streamlined, Scalable Business Model

With robust support in operations, training, marketing, and more.

Join a Franchise Built on Community

Become the local go-to spot for families, sports teams, and celebrations.

Partner with a Franchise That’s Ranked #1 in Pizza by FUND® Score

Backed by franchisee satisfaction and financial strength.
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Download the Mountain Mike’s Franchise Information Report now to learn how you can:

Tap into the $46 Billion U.S. Pizza Market

One of the most stable and in-demand segments in food service.

Leverage 45+ Years of Brand Trust

Mountain Mike’s has grown steadily with $1.6M+ AUVs in top-performing locations.

Enjoy a Streamlined, Scalable Business Model

With robust support in operations, training, marketing, and more.

Join a Franchise Built on Community

Become the local go-to spot for families, sports teams, and celebrations.

Partner with a Franchise That’s Ranked #1 in Pizza by FUND® Score

Backed by franchisee satisfaction and financial strength.

ABOUT Mountain Mike's

“Pizza the way it Oughta be®"

is more than just a tagline for Mountain Mike’s franchise — it’s what we’re passionate about. 

We are a leading, California-based family-style pizza chain with more than 270 restaurants throughout the Western U.S.

While many up-and-coming chains are competing in the assembly-line lunch business or focusing on delivery and carryout, Mountain Mike’s does what we’ve done best since 1978: We offer fresh, quality, delicious pizza in a family-oriented casual dining environment. We’re legendary for our crispy, curly pepperoni and our friendly service.

“If you have a Mountain Mike’s Pizza franchise in your community, this is the place to meet,” says COO and President Jim Metevier. “This is where you bring in the soccer team and the baseball team to celebrate. It’s to celebrate both family and community. It’s where mom and dad can have a variety of craft beers and wines and watch the big game on TV while the kids play arcade games and drink a pitcher of soda and everybody enjoys a great pepperoni pizza.

“That whole family aspect of the business is critical to our positioning.”

About Mountain Mike's

“Pizza the way it Oughta be®"

is more than just a tagline for Mountain Mike’s franchise — it’s what we’re passionate about. 

We are a leading, California-based family-style pizza chain with more than 270 restaurants throughout the Western U.S.

While many up-and-coming chains are competing in the assembly-line lunch business or focusing on delivery and carryout, Mountain Mike’s does what we’ve done best since 1978: We offer fresh, quality, delicious pizza in a family-oriented casual dining environment. We’re legendary for our crispy, curly pepperoni and our friendly service.

“If you have a Mountain Mike’s Pizza franchise in your community, this is the place to meet,” says COO and President Jim Metevier. “This is where you bring in the soccer team and the baseball team to celebrate. It’s to celebrate both family and community. It’s where mom and dad can have a variety of craft beers and wines and watch the big game on TV while the kids play arcade games and drink a pitcher of soda and everybody enjoys a great pepperoni pizza.

“That whole family aspect of the business is critical to our positioning.”

MEET THE TEAM

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

Chris-Britt

Chris Britt

Mountain Mike’s Principal Owner and Co-Chairman

A California native who grew up in Orange County, Chris Britt and his college friend Ed St. Geme got together and acquired Mountain Mike’s in 2017. Today they helm the company as Owner and Co-Chairman, driving a renewed focus on sales growth for existing locations and new unit growth that led the company to surpass its 200-unit milestone and double its new-unit growth pace in 2018. Before acquiring Mountain Mike’s, Britt was owner a well-established private investment firm that owned more than 50 businesses over a 20+ year period, including such retail and restaurant leaders such as Boot Barn, Fire Grill LLC, a 43-unit Burger King chain, and Signature Theaters, which grew to become the 12th largest movie theater chain in the country before it was sold to Regal Cinemas. Britt is also the co-owner of Juice It Up!, a Southern California-based franchisor of smoothies, acai bowls and juices with close to 100 locations in the Western U.S.

Ed_St_Geme

Ed St. Geme

Mountain Mike’s Principal Owner and Co-Chairman

Born and raised in L.A. County, Ed St. Geme met Owner and Co-Chairman 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 Owner and Co-Chairman as they work to add about 20 units a year with a goal of growing the chain by 100 units by 2025.

Jim-Metvier

Jim Metvier

Mountain Mike’s CEO

As  a Chief Executive 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.

MEET THE TEAM

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

Chris-Britt

Chris Britt

Mountain Mike’s Principal Owner and Co-Chairman

A California native who grew up in Orange County, Chris Britt and his college friend Ed St. Geme got together and acquired Mountain Mike’s in 2017. Today they helm the company as Owner and Co-Chairman, driving a renewed focus on sales growth for existing locations and new unit growth that led the company to surpass its 200-unit milestone and double its new-unit growth pace in 2018. Before acquiring Mountain Mike’s, Britt was owner a well-established private investment firm that owned more than 50 businesses over a 20+ year period, including such retail and restaurant leaders such as Boot Barn, Fire Grill LLC, a 43-unit Burger King chain, and Signature Theaters, which grew to become the 12th largest movie theater chain in the country before it was sold to Regal Cinemas. Britt is also the co-owner of Juice It Up!, a Southern California-based franchisor of smoothies, acai bowls and juices with close to 100 locations in the Western U.S.


Ed_St_Geme

Ed St. Geme

Mountain Mike’s Principal Owner and Co-Chairman

Born and raised in L.A. County, Ed St. Geme met Owner and Co-Chairman 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 Owner and Co-Chairman as they work to add about 20 units a year with a goal of growing the chain by 100 units by 2025.


Jim-Metvier

Jim Metvier

Mountain Mike’s CEO

As  a Chief Executive 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.

Mountain Mike's

Territories extend throughout California and the Western US.

While the home of the legendary crispy, curly pepperoni is known and loved in many parts of California, there are still many Mountain Mike’s Pizza territories available throughout the state and beyond. We have locations in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Colorado and Texas, and we're actively developing in Washington and Wisconsin – with additional plans to expand in New Mexico and Tennessee.

With nearly 300 restaurants, Mountain Mike’s is one of the largest regional pizza chains around. We’re looking to expand smartly, and to that end we’re planning to grow in the Western states where we already have some brand presence and recognition. We hope to add 100 more units in California alone over the next 5 years.

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Target Markets

INVESTMENT

Our initial investment falls between $476,500 to $982,611, depending on the type of location you choose, according to Item 7 in our latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). See the full chart below.

A Detailed Look

Becoming a Mountain Mike's franchisee grants you access to real estate and construction expertise, a modern up-to-date restaurant design, established successful training and operational standards and the invaluable experience of what works and what doesn’t. We also introduce you to lending partners who may work with franchise candidates. That’s a lot of support wrapped up in a restaurant launch package backed by one of the most experienced restaurant franchisors.

ITEMAMOUNTMETHOD OF PAYMENTWHEN DUETO WHOM PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE
Initial Franchise Fee (1)$7,500 - $30,000Lump SumOn signing Franchise AgreementMountain Mike’s – Us
Leasehold Improvements (2)$150,000 - $585,442As AgreedAs IncurredSelected/Approved Contractors
Architectural and
Engineering Fees (2)
$20,000 - $26,000 As AgreedAs IncurredUse Professionals
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (3)$171,000 - $255,000 As AgreedAs IncurredApproved Vendors
Signage$10,500 - $24,000As AgreedAs IncurredSelected/Approved Contractors
POS/Electronic Information System (4)$12,000- $15,000As AgreedAs IncurredApproved POS and Other Approved Vendors
Three Months’ Rent (5)$16,000 - $36,000Lump SumAs specified in lease or subleaseLandlord
Opening Inventory and Supplies (6)$24,000 - $30,000As AgreedAs IncurredSelected/Approved Contractors
Marketing Fee$8,000Lump SumOn signing Franchise AgreementMountain Mike’s – Us
Décor Package (7) $8,500 - $10,500As AgreedAs IncurredApproved Vendors
Training Expenses (for one required attendee)(8)$2,500 - $5,000As IncurredAs IncurredWorking Capital Reserves
Professional Fees$1,500 - $5,500As IncurredAs IncurredYour Legal Advisors
Miscellaneous Opening Costs (9)$24,000 - $35,000As IncurredAs IncurredWorking Capital Reserves
Additional Funds – 3 months (10)$21,000 - $25,000 As IncurredAs IncurredWorking Capital Reserves
TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
(excluding real estate purchase costs) (11)
$476,500 - $982,611

Explanatory Notes

  1. MMP describes the initial franchise fee in Item 5. If you sign our Area Development Agreement agreeing to develop a minimum of 3 Mountain Mike’s® Pizza Restaurants, then we will reduce the amount of Initial Franchise Fee to $15,000 or $7,500 (as applicable, see Item 5) for the second Mountain Mike’s® Pizza Restaurant, and to $7,500 for the third Mountain Mike’s® Pizza Restaurant and each additional Mountain Mike’s® Pizza Restaurant you agree to develop under the Area Development Agreement.

  2. The Restaurant’s premises typically is in an endcap or inline location in a shopping center. A Restaurant is typically 2,200 to 3,500 square feet. The estimated Leasehold improvement costs will vary greatly depending upon the size and condition of the Premises, location of the Leased Premises, and local cost of construction. You must use one of our approved general contractors or another general contractor we approve to perform the work. You must obtain professional architectural and engineering drawings for your Restaurant. You must use one of our preferred architects or another architect we approve to prepare a preliminary floor plan, store design color renderings, and construction drawings which include a full set of elevations of the restaurant. Your costs for architectural fees may be higher if your Restaurant requires permitting variances or a patio design. We anticipate that you will rent the premises for the Restaurant, but you may purchase the property for your Restaurant. The estimate in the table above does not include the cost of constructing the building if you purchase the property. You may also receive an allowance, credit, rebate, or rent abatement from your Landlord to offset the remodeling and build-out costs you will incur to conform the Premises for the Restaurant. Your leasehold improvement costs may be offset if your landlord provides such an allowance, credit, rebate, or rent abatement. The estimated cost above is net of any tenant improvement allowance, credit, rebate, or rent abatement you may receive.

  3. This item includes sinks, refrigerators, freezers, ovens, beer tap system, hood system, ventilation systems, display cases, tables, chairs, booths, walk-in cooler, light fixtures and office supplies. The range depends on whether any used equipment remains at the premises you take over.

  4. MMP describes the POS/electronic information system in Item 11.

  5. The rent and security deposit depend on the size, condition, and location of the premises and the demand for the premises among prospective lessees.

  6. This figure is for food products, materials, smallwares, and supplies necessary to open the Restaurant under MMP’s required standards and specifications.

  7. This item covers interior signage, wall graphics, exterior, graphics, pictures, and other decor items.

  8. This estimate represents training costs for 1 person to attend initial training. The low end of the training costs estimate assumes the trainee is located near our training facility. The high end of the training costs estimate assumes the trainee is not located near our training facility and includes airfare, lodging, food, and car rental. Additional people may attend initial training, subject to our ability and capacity to accommodate these extra trainees in any training session. You must pay for all of your trainees’ travel and living expenses, and if applicable wages and insurance (including workers’ compensation) while training occurs at our training facility.

  9. This item covers miscellaneous opening costs and expenses, including purchasing and installing telephones, network cabling, televisions, tv digital menus, audio, security; utility deposits for gas, electricity, water, and similar low voltage items; business licenses (including beer and wine); permitting costs, accounting expenses; and insurance premiums. You may also incur costs for impact fees, water fees, or similar development fees.

  10. This item estimates your initial start-up expenses (other than the items identified separately in the table). These expenses include payroll costs but not any draw or salary for you or your owners. These figures are estimates, and it is possible you will need additional working capital during the first 3 months you operate your Restaurant and for a longer time period after that. This 3-month period is not intended, and should not be interpreted, to identify a point at which your Restaurant will break even. Your costs depend on how much you follow MMP’s methods and procedures; your management skill, experience, and business acumen; local economic conditions; the local market for your products and services; the prevailing wage rate; competition; and the sales level reached during the initial period. MMP relied on its principals’ many years of experience franchising Mountain Mike’s® Pizza Restaurants to compile this Additional Funds estimate.

  11. You should review these figures carefully with a business advisor before deciding to acquire the franchise. MMP does not offer financing directly or indirectly for any part of the initial investment. The availability and terms of financing will depend on many factors, including the availability of financing generally, your creditworthiness and collateral, and lending policies of the financial institutions from which you request a loan. Fees associated with your loan are not included in the estimated initial investment above.

Costs & FEES

Liquid Capital REquired

$150,000

Net Worth REquired

$450,000

Franchise FEE

$30,000

Total Investment

$476,500 - $982,611
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Revenue Figures


In 2024 Mountain Mike's® generated an average sales of $1,077,442 *, the top 50% averaged $1,361,494* and the top 25% averaged $1,593,636

*see FDD for more details.

The following table shows the ranges of Gross Sales for the 276 Mountain Mike’s Pizza® Restaurants operating for the entire 2024 calendar year and the number of Mountain Mike’s Pizza® Restaurants:

Range of Gross Sales for 2024# of Restaurants within Range of Gross Sales% of Restaurants within Range of Gross Sales
Greater than $1,500,0003914%
$1,250,000 to $1,500,0003312%
$1,000,000 to $1,250,0007226%
$750,000 to $1,000,0007929%
$500,000 to $750,0004817%
Below $500,00052%
Total276100%

While we cannot predict or guarantee any franchise earnings, we invite you to review a detailed financial picture of past performance. Your own results may certainly differ from those presented here, as the company does not represent, warrant, promise, predict or guarantee that you will achieve the same results. As a prospective franchisee, you can fill out the form on this page to receive a free copy of our most recent FDD.

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