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Mountain Mike's Pizza Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Pizza restaurant franchise known for its specialty pizzas, including the legendary "The Everest," providing a family-friendly dining experience with a focus on fresh ingredients.

Established in 1978 in Palo Alto, California, Mountain Mike's Pizza has grown into a beloved family-style restaurant chain renowned for its legendary crispy, curly pepperoni and generously sized "Mountain-sized" pizzas.

With its headquarters now in Newport Beach, California, the company has expanded to over 290 locations across the Western United States.

Mountain Mike's began franchising in 1981, offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to join a brand committed to quality ingredients and community engagement. The menu features a variety of specialty pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers, catering to diverse customer preferences.

What distinguishes Mountain Mike's from competitors is its dedication to providing a family-friendly dining experience that fosters community connections. The restaurants often serve as gathering spots for families, sports teams, and community events, emphasizing a welcoming atmosphere.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $7,500 - $30,000
Leasehold Improvements $150,000 - $585,442
Architectural and Engineering Fees $20,000 - $26,000
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment $171,000 - $255,000
Signage $10,500 - $24,000
POS/Electronic Information System $12,000 - $15,000
Three Month’s Rent $16,000 - $36,000
Opening Inventory, Uniforms, and Supplies $24,000 - $30,000
Marketing Fee $8,000
Décor Package $8,500 - $10,500
Training Expenses (for one required attendee) $2,500 - $5,000
Professional Fees $1,500 - $5,500
Miscellaneous Opening Costs $24,000 - $35,000
Additional Funds - 3 months $21,000 - $25,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (excluding real estate purchase costs) $476,500 - $982,611

Franchise Disclosure Document

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FDD
Mountain Mike's Pizza
1981
299
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13%
13%
$30,000
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$477,000

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$983,000

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$1,015,000

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2018
73
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$290,000

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$551,000

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2013
5
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$15,000
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$255,000

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$734,000

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2022
3
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$406,000

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$2,223,000

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1990
60
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$214,000

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1987
161
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1998
37
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Training

Mountain Mike's Pizza Franchise provides an extensive training program for franchise owners and high-level management. This program includes up to five weeks of comprehensive instruction, covering both online courses and hands-on experience at an operating Mountain Mike's Pizza restaurant.

The training encompasses essential aspects of restaurant operations, ensuring that franchisees are well-prepared to manage their establishments effectively.

Additionally, all restaurant management personnel receive up to 10 days of further training at the restaurant to reinforce their skills and knowledge. This thorough training approach equips franchisees and their teams with the necessary expertise to deliver quality service and maintain the brand's standards.

Territory Protection

Mountain Mike's Pizza Franchise offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees, ensuring that no other franchisee-operated Mountain Mike's Pizza restaurant will be established within a specified area around their location.

This territorial protection is designed to minimize internal competition and support the success of each franchisee's business.

The exact boundaries of the protected territory are determined during the franchise agreement process, taking into account factors such as market demographics and geographic considerations.

Number of units

2025
Franchised units

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$255,000 - $734,000

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$214,000 - $690,000

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