Mountain Mike’s Pizza Earns Number 7 Spot on Yelp’s Most Loved Brands of 2025
Mountain Mike’s Pizza has been recognized by Yelp as one of the nation’s most beloved restaurant brands, ranking #7 among U.S. restaurant chains and #9 overall on Yelp’s Most Loved Brands of 2025 list. The honor reflects strong customer loyalty and satisfaction, based on ratings and reviews from brands with 150 or more locations and at least 500 total reviews. This distinction builds on the brand’s earlier placement at #6 on Yelp’s Top 25 Pizza Chains in America.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza CMO Carol DeNembo said, “We are immensely grateful for the tremendous loyalty and passion from our guests, since exceptional hospitality and quality guide everything we do. Being named one of Yelp’s Most Loved Brands wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated franchise partners and team members who bring Pizza the Way It Oughta Be® to life every day, and this accolade caps a year of remarkable brand recognition.“
Mountain Mike’s has collected a series of high-profile industry honors, including a Number 89 placement on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, category-leading rankings, and awards recognizing innovation and brand impact. The pizza maker also ranked #32 on Entrepreneur’s Top Food Franchises. Operationally, the chain is accelerating growth, having opened its 300th restaurant in 2025, entering new states, and surpassing major milestones. With more than 320 locations operating across 11 states and a robust development pipeline, Mountain Mike’s is positioned for continued expansion and category leadership nationwide.
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7 Brew Expands to More Than 600 Locations
7 Brew has reached a major growth milestone, surpassing 600 locations nationwide after an extraordinary year of expansion and strategic investment. The fast-growing beverage brand opened more than 280 new stands in 2025 alone and expanded from 321 locations to more than 600 across 38 states. Leadership credits the momentum to strong franchisee partnerships, a differentiated customer experience, and a continued focus on operational excellence as the brand scales rapidly across the U.S.
7 Brew President Chris Dawson said, “This has been a monumental year of growth for 7 Brew, and it’s a true testament to the one-of-a-kind experience that our customers love. In one year, we’ve nearly doubled our stand count across the U.S., and we look forward to building upon that momentum even further. With continued expansion, we also remain committed to operational excellence and organizational strength, and are proud of the top-tier talent we’ve welcomed to our executive leadership team this year.”
The drive-thru beverage brand continues to evolve its business model and customer reach. Known for its high-energy service, speed, and customizable menu, offering more than 20,000 possible drink combinations, the brand also introduced new formats in 2025. These included its first walk-thru location inside a Walmart Supercenter in Springdale, Arkansas, and a second walk-thru stand near The Ohio State University, marking its entry into college-focused markets. These innovations reflect franchisees’ efforts to meet customers where they are while extending 7 Brew’s signature atmosphere beyond traditional drive-thru stands. To support long-term growth, 7 Brew strengthened its executive leadership team with the addition of a Chief People Officer, Chief Supply Chain Officer, and Chief Financial Officer.
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Popeyes Teams Up With Streamers for Limited-Time Digital Bundles
Popeyes has unveiled its new Streamer Bundles, a short-term promotion created in collaboration with seven popular content creators. The initiative expands on the brand’s existing Build Your Own Bundle (BYOB), a permanent digital offer that lets customers select three proteins and two sides for $20 through Popeyes’ online ordering platforms.
Unlike the always-available BYOB, the Streamer Bundles will only be offered for one week and are exclusively accessible via the Popeyes app and Popeyes.com. Each bundle features a customized lineup of menu items personally curated by participating streamers, blending fan culture with Popeyes’ signature offerings. Orders can be placed for delivery or in-restaurant pickup, but the bundles will not appear on in-store menus.
To further fuel engagement, Popeyes is supporting the launch with a promotional giveaway that includes 400 Twitch subscriptions per participating streamer. The added incentive gives fans a chance to connect more closely with their favorite creators while driving traffic to Popeyes’ digital ordering channels.
Learn more about Streamer Bundles here.
Original Article Links:
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Ranked America’s #7 Most Loved Brand by Yelp
7 Brew Surpasses 600 Locations
Popeyes Announces New Meal Bundles in Partnership with Internet Streamers