Mountain Mike’s Pizza, which has 250 of its nearly 300 locations in California where it’s headquartered, has set its sights on the east coast, signing a 10-unit agreement with an entrepreneurial duo in Florida.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a California 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 eyeing new development in Florida, establishing a coast-to-coast footprint and reinforcing the growing brand as a national pizza player.
The 10-unit agreement will introduce ‘Pizza the Way it Oughta Be!’ to the Sunshine State and add to the brand’s rapid expansion activities across the country.
The landmark deal was inked with multi-brand operators and first-time Mountain Mike’s franchisees Sean Morrison, CEO of BizBox Restaurant Group and Ned Algeo, Founder of Multipli Capital.
Locations are planned for Orlando, Tampa and Sarasota, with the first Florida restaurant expected to open next year.
“After nearly five decades of success and many milestones, the strong reputation we’ve established throughout the West is broadening to encompass other regions, and we’re thrilled to bring Mountain Mike’s Pizza to Florida and complete our journey to being recognized as a coast-to-coast brand,” said Jim Metevier, CEO of Mountain Mike’s Pizza. “We expect Mountain Mike’s to reach new heights in Florida’s booming, entrepreneurial economy, and we are confident that new guests throughout the state will appreciate and enjoy our high-quality menu offerings, unmatched dine-in experience and community involvement.”
Throughout Florida and beyond, the pizza segment is booming, as is the demand for Mountain Mike’s mouthwatering pizzas and family-friendly atmosphere. The brand continues to experience record sales, significant franchise momentum and new unit growth. In addition to the Sunshine State, Mountain Mike’s is rapidly expanding throughout the U.S., including ongoing development in Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. Mountain Mike’s makes delicious pizzas the way guests 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
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.
For a complete list of locations and the full menu, visit MountainMikesPizza.com.
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