Irvine, Calif. — Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, has named Steven Adyani as chief operations officer. With 30+ years of experience in the restaurant industry, including at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, The Cheesecake Factory and with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, Adyani brings a wealth of operational expertise to the position. Most recently, he served as vice president of operations. Since joining Mountain Mike’s in 2020, Adyani has been instrumental in refining and optimizing brand operations across a thriving network of 300+ restaurants nationwide.
“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 and an unwavering commitment to sustainable growth,” 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 as we continue expanding into new markets, 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, providing franchisees with clear, measurable goals that fueled topline revenue growth and profitability. Additionally, Adyani’s efforts to update the company’s operations manual introduced elevated brand standards. Adyani’s many thoughtful and strategic initiatives streamlined operations within a rapidly growing restaurant ecosystem and created a robust foundation to support the brand’s continued expansion.
As COO, Adyani will be a leader in Mountain Mike’s push to reach 400 restaurants by ensuring best-in-class operations across the expanding franchise system. For more information, visit www.mountainmikesfranchise.com and www.mountainmikespizza.com.
SOURCE: Mountain Mike’s Pizza