Mountain Mike’s Pizza set a first-week sales record with its new Carson City, Nevada location, marking a significant milestone for the 48-year-old pizza chain as it continues aggressive expansion across the Mountain West.
The 2,400-square-foot restaurant, located at 3817 S. Carson Street, opened on May 13, 2026, and shattered the company’s previous first-week sales benchmarks, according to the Mountain Mike’s Pizza Franchise blog. The Carson City location represents the brand’s eighth restaurant in Nevada.
The restaurant is operated by franchisees Kamaljit Singh, Manjinder Kaur, Dalvir Janjua, and Manpreet Rai, who already own seven existing Mountain Mike’s locations in the state and hold exclusive development rights for five additional sites. Their continued investment in the brand underscores confidence in Mountain Mike’s operational model and market performance.
The Carson City restaurant features the family-oriented format that has become central to Mountain Mike’s strategy. The space includes five big-screen televisions, an all-you-can-eat pizza and salad bar, weekday lunch buffet, domestic and craft beer on tap, a kids’ arcade area, complimentary Wi-Fi, and outdoor patio seating. This dine-in emphasis distinguishes Mountain Mike’s from carryout-focused pizza concepts and creates multiple revenue streams for franchisees through family gatherings, sports viewing, team parties, and group fundraising events.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, founded in 1978 in Palo Alto, California, is known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperoni, 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas, and dough made fresh daily. The brand operates nearly 330 locations across 10 states and has been expanding rapidly in recent years, opening 24 new restaurants in 2025 alone—the most new openings in company history, according to industry reports.
The Carson City opening arrives as Mountain Mike’s accelerates its footprint beyond its traditional California stronghold. The brand has entered new markets including Texas, Tennessee, and other states, signaling a shift toward nationwide expansion while maintaining its regional identity and family-focused dining experience.
Sources
- Mountain Mike’s Pizza Franchise — confirmed the Carson City opening broke first-week sales records
- RestaurantNews.com — provided details on the location, franchisee operators, restaurant amenities, and company background
- Pizza Marketplace — confirmed the May 13, 2026 opening date and location details
- QSR Magazine — reported on Mountain Mike’s 2024 record-breaking year and growth trajectory
