Mountain Mike’s Pizza

Mountain Mike’s Pizza is a well-established regional pizza chain that specializes in family-friendly dining and carryout service. The company began in 1978, when it opened its first restaurant in Palo Alto, California. Over the years, Mountain Mike’s has grown steadily, reaching a significant milestone in 2022 by surpassing 250 locations. As of November 2025, the brand operates 300 stores across ten states, with a particular focus on California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Utah, and Idaho.

In recent years, Mountain Mike’s has accelerated its expansion, entering new markets such as Texas and Oregon. Notable recent openings include restaurants in McKinney, Texas and Eugene, Oregon, reflecting the company’s active push into the western and southwestern United States. This growth is largely driven by franchising, with the brand targeting suburban and family-oriented communities. Mountain Mike’s seeks a range of retail formats, including end-cap, inline, and freestanding sites, and prioritizes locations in high-traffic corridors.

The company operates under Mountain Mike’s International, LLC, which is owned by Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, a private equity firm. Its headquarters are in Newport Beach, California. The organization supports approximately 2,000 employees across both corporate and franchise operations, with a lean corporate team focused on franchisee support and brand development.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza has built a reputation for quality and consistency, offering a menu that features signature pizzas—most notably its crispy, curly pepperoni—alongside wings, salads, and desserts. The brand serves both dine-in guests and off-premise customers through delivery and takeout, adapting to changing consumer preferences and retail environments. Its established scale, flexible restaurant formats, and ongoing commitment to growth position Mountain Mike’s as a credible anchor or co-tenant for shopping centers and mixed-use developments. The company’s active pipeline of new stores for 2026 signals continued momentum and a stable posture for landlords, brokers, and developers seeking reliable tenants with proven performance.