Franchise NewsDec 22, 20252 min readChatham Star-Tribune: Local Operators to Bring Mellow Mushroom to Danville in 2026The pizza franchise will open in the former Checkered Pig building and be owned by River District Social co-owners Richard Barrick, Jon Walker and Meredith Walker.Victoria CampisiStaff Writer
Franchise NewsDec 9, 20253 min readMellow Mushroom CEO Richard Brasch Reveals How the Iconic Pizza Brand Is Evolving Without Losing Its SoulIn a rare FSR interview, Brasch discusses 50 years of psychedelic culture and independent leadership and how Mellow Mushroom is building a modern future while staying true to its roots. Luca Piacentini1851 Franchise Managing Editor
Franchise NewsNov 21, 20252 min readMellow Mushroom Lands on FSR's NextGen 25 Rising Restaurants ListThe popular Atlanta pizza chain draws notice for a sweeping rebrand, streamlined digital ordering and growth-minded operations that mirror evolving full-service dining trends.Chris IrbyCopy Editor
Franchise NewsMellow Mushroom CEO Richard Brasch Reveals How the Iconic Pizza Brand Is Evolving Without Losing Its Soul
