Mountain Mike's Pizza

Financing

How nostalgia keeps Mountain Mike’s on the growth track

A Deeper Dive: Co-CEOs Chris Britt and Ed St. Geme, along with President/COO Jim Metevier, join the podcast to talk about the brand has maintained its dine-in business even as takeout takes off.

Financing

Mountain Mike’s is ready for its new era

The pizza chain’s co-CEOs got into the business for the long-term. After buying out their private equity sponsor, they’re ready to speed the chain’s growth.

Private-equity firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners sold its investment in the chain to co-CEOs Chris Britt and Ed St. Geme.

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The former Yum Brands and Biscuitville executive will also be the chain’s COO.

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This build-your-own pizza chain uses fresh ingredients on its signature fluffy pizza crust

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