Franchisees Jordan and Jenny Nari and Gary and Sandra Mitchell are gearing up to bring California-based franchise Mountain Mike’s Pizza into the Nashville market, starting with a location in Nolensville next year. However, their expansion will not end there.
The franchise team has inked a multi-unit deal with the brand, aiming to bring a family-friendly concept to various neighborhoods in the Greater Nashville area.
“I am excited to bring it to Nashville because it’s a good family pizzeria concept,” Jordan told What Now Nashville in a recent interview. “We pride ourselves on our ability to take care of our neighborhood around us. We want to be everyone’s children’s place of choice and bring back that old family-style pizzeria that got lost in the world of $5 pizzas.”
Jordan shared with What Now Nashville that he and his team are in talks for a location in Brentwood, and they are actively looking for locations in Franklin and Murfreesboro.
The franchise is known for its curly pepperoni and its 20-inch pizzas, as well as its family-friendly atmosphere, featuring arcade games, party rooms and TVs. It has been around since 1978 and was named Pizza Brand of the Year by Pizza Marketplace in 2025.
The menu features signature pizzas like the Pikes Peak and the Chicken Club as well as chicken wings, garlic knots, salads, desserts, beer and wine.
Mountain Mike’s is expanding across various markets, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
