Mellow Mushroom was born out of the free-spirited culture of the 1970s – and we’ve kept that spirit alive. Nearly fifty years on, we’ve become a time-tested, venerable, and enduring brand. Our core values of creativity, quality, and community have made us an excellent investment for our franchisees. And owning a franchise is anything but mundane.
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Our restaurants are an explosion of color, art, and delicious flavors. The Mellow Mushroom experience is truly unique, making it a destination for people seeking more than just a meal.
The brand has been around for almost 50 years. In that time, we’ve created a loyal and passionate community of guests.
With a Higher Order of Pizza™ comes a higher standard, including well-sourced ingredients and curated, flavorful menu items. To maintain that standard, we stay on top of food trends and continuously explore new flavors and recipes.
Mellow Mushroom provides robust support systems, including comprehensive training and marketing assistance, ensuring that franchisees have the tools for success.
There are a few different models for operating and startup costs. It depends on if you’re renting or buying the space for your restaurant. The cost must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
We also require that you or one of your principals have a background in restaurant operations as an owner, multi-unit franchise partner, or operations management executive.
Each restaurant has its own separate Franchise Agreement. Each agreement provides a 15-year right to operate as a Mellow Mushroom, and contains all terms and conditions pertaining to the operation of the restaurant.
Some franchisees may sign a Development Agreement. The Development Agreement provides the exclusive development rights for a specific number of restaurants over a particular period of time and in a territory agreed upon by HGI’s and the franchise developer.
There are a few different models for operating and startup costs. It depends on if you’re renting or buying the space for your restaurant.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Mellow Mushroom® restaurant franchise ranges from $1,661,000 to $4,616,000. Pricing includes between $103,000 and $113,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate. If you want development rights, you must pay a development fee equal to $50,000 (the initial franchise fee for the first Restaurant) plus a $25,000 deposit for each additional Restaurant’s initial franchise fee.
Dining at Mellow Mushroom is an experience. Every location has a different look and atmosphere, but the delicious, psychedelic-inspired menu items are the same. You can make your mark on the business by supporting local artists that inspire you. Here’s a glimpse into our collection of pizza joints across the USA.
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