Mountain Mike’s Pizza Elevates Steven Adyani to Chief Operations Officer

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March 11, 2025 // Franchising.com // IRVINE, Calif. – Mountain Mike’s Pizza has proudly named Steven Adyani as Chief Operations Officer. With 30+ years of experience in the restaurant industry, including a half-decade at Mountain Mike’s Pizza and previous leadership roles at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, The Cheesecake Factory and with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, Adyani brings a wealth of operational expertise to the position. Since joining Mountain Mike’s in 2020, he has been instrumental in refining and optimizing brand operations across a thriving network of restaurants nationwide, ensuring every guest enjoys “Pizza the Way it Oughta Be®”.

"Steven has been invaluable to our success, and his promotion reflects well-earned recognition of his many contributions to Mountain Mike’s and the impact he’s made in strengthening our operations with a deep understanding of our brand DNA," said Jim Metevier, Chief Executive Officer of Mountain Mike’s Pizza. "Steven constantly ensures operational excellence and fosters a team culture that prioritizes collaboration and innovation, and his leadership will be critical in maintaining the unmatched quality, consistency and guest experience that define Mountain Mike’s."

During his tenure as Vice President of Operations, Adyani strengthened the Mountain Mike’s restaurant system by driving an array of operational efficiencies that yielded success for franchisees. He spearheaded the development of Mountain Mike’s University, a cutting-edge learning management system that transformed franchisee training through engaging, interactive content, ensuring teams mastered essential skills. Adyani also redefined the role of Franchise Business Coaches, shifting their focus from traditional training to strategic business consulting. Under his leadership, Mountain Mike’s also standardized numerous key performance indicators. Additionally, Adyani’s efforts to update the company’s operations manual introduced elevated brand standards that reinforced Mountain Mike’s commitment to delivering “Pizza the Way It Oughta Be®”. Adyani’s many thoughtful and strategic initiatives streamlined operations within a restaurant ecosystem and created a robust foundation to support expansion.

Focusing on preserving and enriching the brand’s “pizza perfection” legacy, Adyani expects to launch new strategic programs and standards – implemented by dedicated support teams to empower franchisees for long-term success. His plans include leveraging technology and AI to enhance restaurant efficiencies and reduce operational costs. Adyani will spearhead custom training programs tailored to new franchise groups, reinforcing Mountain Mike’s commitment to consistent quality and guest satisfaction. Additionally, Adyani and his team will lead weekly sales and guest experience training sessions.

"I am honored to step into the role of Chief Operations Officer at such a transformative time for Mountain Mike’s Pizza," said Adyani. "This role presents an incredible opportunity to shape a clear, strategic vision for our operations team – driving efficiency, consistency and growth while staying true to our brand legacy of quality and excellence."

SOURCE Mountain Mike’s Pizza

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