


Diverse employees at Mellow Mushroom have rated Team, Environment, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Mellow Mushroom have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Mellow Mushroom employees are -29% more likely to recommend Mellow Mushroom as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 57% | Detractors |
Working at Mellow Mushroom is rated below average by 192 employees, across various culture dimensions. Mellow Mushroom employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Mellow Mushroom’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Atlanta. See below in detail how working at Mellow Mushroom was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Mellow Mushroom is rated D
Last updated months ago
Mellow Mushroom ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 160 Mellow Mushroom employee reviews, 65% were positive. The remaining 35% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Mellow Mushroom improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 65% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 35% |
What are some of the best things about your team?I love my coworkers they rock
What are some of the best things about your team?We are just that a team. A wonderful team.
What do you like best about the leadership team?they are really really nice
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Corporate makes store level feel unappreciated
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Just an extra dollar or two an hour
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Proper meetings with staff and management
Serving Stone Baked Pizza, Calzones, Hoagies, Salads, Vegan & Gluten-Free options with a wide selection of beer since 1974.
Our mission is to provide delicious food in a fun and creative environment. We began from humble roots, born out of the free-wheelin' hippy culture of the Seventies. The idea back then was the same as it is now, to make the most delicious, craveable pizza on the planet.
| Headquarter | 5375 Drake Drive Atlanta, GA 30336 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | mellowmushroom.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1974 |
| Tel | 404-505-2801 |
| Company Status | Private |
Mellow Mushroom competitors include Domino's Pizza, Chick-fil-A, Pizza Hut, and Marco's Pizza. Mellow Mushroom ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Mellow Mushroom compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

192 employees at Mellow Mushroom have reviewed Mellow Mushroom across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 192 Mellow Mushroom employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Mellow Mushroom are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Mellow Mushroom, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Mellow Mushroom are not very pleased with their team. 192 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at Mellow Mushroom are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Mellow Mushroom believe the environment at Mellow Mushroom is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Mellow Mushroom is comfortably fast. About 71% of the employees at Mellow Mushroom work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Mellow Mushroom are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Mellow Mushroom is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Mellow Mushroom employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Mellow Mushroom's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Mellow Mushroom employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Richard’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Richard in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Atlanta. Richard Brasch’s employees rank Mellow Mushroom in the Top 50% for Environment, in the Bottom 30% for Outlook, and in the Bottom 25% for Retention. Brasch is generally unpopular with Mellow Mushroom employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Communications department, and by employees identified with Other ethnicities and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, employees in the Product department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Mellow Mushroom’s competitors, Richard Brasch ranks below both Pizza Hut CEO Arthur Starrs and Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy.
The Mellow Mushroom Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Richard Brasch, VP of Operations Danny Trehan, and Vice President Brand Development Anne Mejia
Richard Brasch CEO / President
Richard Brasch serves as the CEO / President of Mellow Mushroom.
Danny Trehan VP of Operations
Danny Trehan serves as the VP of Operations for Mellow Mushroom. Danny started at Mellow Mushroom in July of 2013. Danny... read more
Anne Mejia Vice President Brand Development
Anne Mejia serves as the Vice President Brand Development of Mellow Mushroom.
Jeff Wiggins CFO
Jeff Wiggins serves as the CFO of Mellow Mushroom.
How much do people at Mellow Mushroom get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Mellow Mushroom is $112,883, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,584, or $55 per hour.
At Mellow Mushroom, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $217,513 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $39,626 annually. Average Mellow Mushroom salaries by department include: Sales at $171,346, Operations at $69,614, Design at $100,162, and Business Development at $95,981. Half of Mellow Mushroom salaries are above $115,584.
89 employees at Mellow Mushroom rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 269 ratings) while 85 employees at Mellow Mushroom rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 89 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $163k | $163k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $213k | $213k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $259k | $259k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $263k | $263k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Mellow Mushroom score the company 51/100 across various culture categories, placing Mellow Mushroom in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Mellow Mushroom across various culture dimensions.
Mellow Mushroom's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Mellow Mushroom's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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What is Mellow Mushroom address?
Mellow Mushroom location is at 5375 Drake Drive
Who is the CEO of Mellow Mushroom?
Mellow Mushroom CEO is Richard Brasch, their score by employees is 54
What is Mellow Mushroom eNPS?
The eNPS for Mellow Mushroom is -29
What is the salary for Community Manager in Mellow Mushroom?
Community Manager average salary in the US is 68k
What are the salaries in the Product in Mellow Mushroom?
The average salaries for Product in Mellow Mushroom is 181k