Mountain Mike's franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Mountain Mike's franchise fee is $7,500 to $30,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $476,500 to $982,611, with about $120,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Mountain Mike's FDD.
What are the Mountain Mike's franchise fees and investment?
The Mountain Mike's franchise requires a franchise fee of $7,500 to $30,000 and a total initial investment of $476,500 to $982,611. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $7,500 to $30,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $476,500 to $982,611 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $120,000 |
| US locations | 299 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Fast Casual) |
| Headquarters | Irvine, California |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Franchising since | 2017 |
How does the Mountain Mike's investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Mountain Mike's's minimum investment of $476,500 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 360 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $7,500 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Mountain Mike's belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Mountain Mike's FDD?
Verify six parts of the Mountain Mike's Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Mountain Mike's discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Mountain Mike's?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Mountain Mike's:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Banh Mi | $60,000 | $477,000 to $686,000 |
| Churroholic | $40,000 | $477,500 to $727,500 |
| Big Apple Bagels | $25,000 | $478,000 to $685,000 |
| Tijuana Flats | $40,000 | $474,550 to $893,000 |
| Pappalecco | $49,500 | $474,500 to $842,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Mountain Mike's franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Mountain Mike's franchise ranges from $476,500 to $982,611, including a franchise fee of $7,500 to $30,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Mountain Mike's franchise?
Mountain Mike's lists a minimum of about $120,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Mountain Mike's locations are there?
Mountain Mike's reported 299 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Mountain Mike's been franchising?
Mountain Mike's started offering franchises in 2017 after the company was founded in 2017.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Mountain Mike's and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mountain Mike's. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.