JIM METEVIER
CEO, MOUNTAIN MIKE’S PIZZA
WHY: Newest head of Newport Beach-based Mountain Mike’s chain with annual revenues approaching $300M.
IN THE NEWS: Replaced co-owners Chris Britt and Ed St. Geme as CEO of pizza franchise this year, which counts almost 300 locations as of September. Joined pizzeria chain in 2018.
NOTABLE: Metevier’s leadership is cited for 82% growth in total system sales over past five years and helping locations surpass $1.1M in average unit volume. Career includes 23 years with Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM), growing from a GM to COO of KFC division.
QUOTABLE: “It always comes back to making sure the franchisees are engaged in their local communities to promote business, do fundraisers and bringing the little leagues to the restaurants.”
