Mellow Mushroom

After decades of independent restaurant ownership, Rich and Stephanie Weaver are opening Mellow Mushroom to fill a gap and bring a beloved pizza brand back to the community.


Experienced Carrollton Restaurateurs Bring Mellow Mushroom Back to Downtown Carrollton, Georgia

John and Whitney Bowling are starting their three-unit plan in Lexington, with Richmond and London also in view as they build on years in Kentucky food service.

Mellow Mushroom Franchisees Look Beyond Louisville for Their Kentucky Growth Plans

Franchise Opportunity Deep Dive: Mellow Mushroom blends artistic design, made-to-order food and full-service dining to create a unique and scalable franchise model.

Mellow Mushroom Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026

With a casino driving millions of visitors and limited competition in the area, Jon Walker saw an opportunity to bring a differentiated concept to a growing Virginia market.

How a Former Baseball Scout Turned an Emerging Virginia Market Into a Mellow Mushroom Franchise Opportunity

Four signed deals totaling six units, which include a three-unit agreement in Kentucky, were mainly driven by operators who initially knew Mellow Mushroom as customers.

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Experienced Carrollton Restaurateurs Bring Mellow Mushroom Back to Downtown Carrollton, Georgia

Mellow Mushroom Franchisees Look Beyond Louisville for Their Kentucky Growth Plans

Mellow Mushroom Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026

How a Former Baseball Scout Turned an Emerging Virginia Market Into a Mellow Mushroom Franchise Opportunity

Mellow Mushroom Signs Four Franchise Deals for Six Units in Q1 2026 as Customer Loyalty Fuels Growth