MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA
Mellow Mushroom franchises allow operators to open pizza restaurants in either traditional full-service or fast-fine fast-casual formats, featuring pizza, other food products, beverages, clothing, souvenirs, and novelty items. The business model includes single-unit franchises or multi-unit development rights with mandatory schedules, targeting franchisees interested in building and operating multiple locations. It appeals to customers seeking experiential, casual dining with a focus on quality pizza and a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 3% brand development fund + up to $700/mo technology + up to $100/mo website
How MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 100% of Pizza franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Pizza
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA Current | $1.3M – $4.8M | $50K | 5.0% | 156 |
| PIZZA HUT (NON-TRADITIONAL) | $51K – $304K | $10K | 10.0% | 1,332 |
| PAPA MURPHY'S | $367K – $733K | $25K | 5.0% | 1,001 |
| GODFATHER'S PIZZA | $711K – $1.3M | $25K | 6.5% | 592 |
| BLAZE PIZZA | $597K – $1.1M | $30K | 5.0% | 283 |
| BLAZE PIZZA | $667K – $1.1M | $30K | 5.0% | 254 |
Pizza Average 12 franchises | $511K – $1.3M | $30K | 5.7% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 12 Pizza franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+2 more states
Franchisee Contacts
115 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA franchise ranges from $1,330,000 to $4,841,500. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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