Mountain Mike’s Pizza Wins FRANdata 2026 TopScore FUND Award

IRVINE, Calif. // FranchisePR.com // March 27, 2026 – Mountain Mike’s Pizza has been named the 2026 TopScore FUND Award winner in the Food category by FRANdata. Mountain Mike’s earned the highest score among all food franchise systems evaluated this year, reinforcing the brand’s position as a top-tier franchise opportunity with strong access to capital and lender confidence. The award was announced at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas, where Mountain Mike’s Pizza President and COO, Sumi Ghosh, accepted the recognition. The most recent honor continues the brand’s growing reputation for financial and operational strength and follows its recognition as a TopScore FUND Award winner in 2024.

“This deeply meaningful accolade proudly reflects the strength and consistency of our franchise system, as well as the intentional investments we’ve made to support franchisee success at every stage of growth,” said Jim Metevier, CEO of Mountain Mike’s Pizza. “From operational performance to financial accessibility, we’ve built a model that positions franchisees to scale with confidence, and being recognized by FRANdata twice underscores the long-term viability of our brand and the value we bring to operators and lending partners.”

FRANdata’s FUND score serves as a franchise credit risk rating, evaluating brands across 12 key factors, including unit-level performance, franchisee success rates and the strength of franchise support systems. The scoring model is widely used by lenders to assess risk, inform loan terms and guide financing decisions, making it a critical benchmark for franchise system health and stability.

“Mountain Mike’s continues to demonstrate the attributes lenders look for in a high-performing franchise system, from strong unit economics to consistent franchisee outcomes,” said Darrell Johnson, CEO of FRANdata. “The brand’s ability to combine disciplined growth with a well-supported operator base has positioned Mountain Mike’s Pizza as a standout in the food category and a reliable opportunity for franchisees and financial institutions.”

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