Irvine, Calif. — Irvine-based Mountain Mike’s Pizza has signed a franchise agreement to open three new locations in Northern Virginia, marking the chain’s introduction to the state. Following its 10-unit development deal in Florida, this agreement brings Mountain Mike’s Pizza to 13 total units slated for the East Coast.
The new Virginia restaurants will be developed by local franchisee Niraj Hemrajani, a multi-brand operator with a portfolio of established restaurant concepts including Cold Stone Creamery, Popeyes and Subway.
The fast-casual pizza concept currently operates restaurants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho, Texas and Utah. The company is actively developing additional locations in Washington and Wisconsin, with plans to expand into New Mexico and Tennessee.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza opened its first restaurant in 1978 and currently has nearly 300 restaurants open.