Not for everyone. Hands on business that takes energy, commitment, and a willingness to share your life with customers.
What to expect
SELECTIVE
INVESTMENT
There is a wide range of factors to consider, including property location and condition, among others. Estimated startup costs range between $182k and $1.4 million, and a full breakdown will be provided.
RISK
Owning and running all aspects of a quick serve restaurant can be incredibly complex. While success and return on investment are proportional to hard work and business acumen, results are not guaranteed.
STEWARDSHIP
Leaders eat last. Our owners give and make a difference for both your team members and in the people within your community.
THE JERSEY MIKE’S OPPORTUNITY
Thank you for your interest. I invite you to review the following pages and videos to explore what so many other people have discovered about this exciting business opportunity.
Our concept is simple. We provide our customers with the freshest, highest quality sub sandwiches available, prepared right in front of them and served with energy and enthusiasm. Our culture of giving and making a difference in the lives of our customers creates an important bond in the communities we serve.
Our business model, which offers a balanced lifestyle, allows our owners the wherewithal to support important causes in their community and the flexibility to have a family life outside the restaurant.
Discover how Jersey Mike’s can make a difference in your life.
Testimonials
In 2011, Mookie was a year out of college and began working at Jersey Mike’s in Virginia with Tom and Greg Switaj as a crew member. A few months later, he began working in a new store. He then worked as a General Manager for 3 years. After learning the business, Mookie, with his business partner Gordon, signed a franchise agreement of their own, and opened their first store in November 2016. To date, he has 2 open locations and 3 more in development.
Charles "Mookie" Golden
Kyanna Isaacson began working for a Jersey Mike’s franchisee, Steve Youlios, in 2008 when she was 16 years old. She rose from crew member to shift leader, supervisor, general manager, operations manager to finally becoming a franchisee of her own.
Kyanna Isaacson
Looking for more? Meet our franchisees
By the Numbers
1.3M
AVERAGE UNIT VOLUME
40%
FRANCHISE UNIT GROWTH
(ROLLING 4 YRS)
$140M
MONTH OF GIVING
(SINCE 2011)
3,000
LOCATIONS
(AS OF APRIL 2025)
1,400
CITIES
(AS OF APRIL 2025)
50
STATES & 1 COUNTRY
(AS OF APRIL 2025)
WHAT PATH WILL YOU CHOOSE?
Non-Traditional Path To Franchise
If you are a foodservice operator looking to be considered to operate Jersey Mike’s Subs in an airport, casino, military base, or train station, please learn more by reading through our website.
Part-Time To Owner
A large quantity of our franchise owners started in our restaurants, wearing our blue apron. They realized the ease of operation and quality of life that comes with franchise ownership. That continues to be a source of many owners today. Want to see if you have what it takes? Click here to find the closest Jersey Mike’s to you!
Franchise Path To Ownership
Join us as we continue to expand domestically & internationally, earning a reputation of being the best of the best around the globe.
This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for informational purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your jurisdiction.
FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK: This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can be made only by a prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York.Such filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law. IN MINNESOTA: Minnesota Registration Number F-9229 Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems - 2251 Landmark Place, Manasquan, NJ 08736
*$1.2 million Average Unit Volume (for traditional locations). Please refer to Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document for complete numbers and information.