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Jersey Mike's Subs recognized outstanding franchisees and team members at its National Conference, June 15-17, in Orlando, Fla.  Also receiving special awards were four “Inspiring Partners” who have joined with the sub sandwich franchise to make a difference in communities throughout the U.S.

“Jersey Mike’s turned 55 this year and hundreds of talented, enthusiastic Jersey Mike’s franchisees and team members gathered in Florida to celebrate and look to the future,” said Peter Cancro, founder and CEO.  “One of the high points of our National Conference was recognizing some of our many extraordinary people.”

At the conference, Cancro awarded Franchisee of the Year to Stephen & Laura Youlios who operate stores in Saugus and Stevenson Ranch, Calif.  The President’s Award went to Dalton Stewart, a 10-year, Dallas-based Jersey Mike’s franchise owner and area director.  Dalton championed a successful partnership with Wipe Out Kids Cancer that inspired a national fundraising initiative called, “Month of Giving,” raising more than $600,000 for 66 charities throughout the country.

Multi-unit Franchise Owner of the Year awards went to Bill and Leslie Mapes and Danny Malamis for their commitment to excellence in everything from product quality to customer service.  Bill Mapes is Jersey Mike’s area director for Arizona and operates stores in Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix and Chandler.  Malamis has opened 4 locations in the Washington D.C. area since 2010 in Laurel, Germantown, Frederick and Gaithersburg and is area director for the area.

Cancro also awarded Rookie of the Year to Kimberly and Angelo Crowell of Tallahassee Fla., and the Kenny Brothers (Kevin, Patrick and David) in Solana Beach, Calif.  The Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award went to 18-year old Dustin Malamis.

To recognize the great work of some of Jersey Mike’s partner charities, Inspiring Partner Awards went to:

Wreaths Across America, accepted by Karen & Morrill Worcester from the organization, along with Gold Star Moms Molly Morel & Ruth Stonesifer.  Wreaths Across American is an organization dedicated to remembering our fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching our children about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve our freedoms.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® accepted by Katrina McGhee, CMO.  In May, Jersey Mike’s Subs went pink, with a six-month fundraiser, “Mike’s Way to a Cure®,” benefiting the organization. The multi-faceted initiative runs through October 2011.

Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer accepted by Cindy Simmons-Brinker, founder, and Evelyn Costolo, CEO.  Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer is a Dallas-based non-profit organization with the vision of a day in which all children are living cancer free.

Holiday Express accepted by Tim McLoone, founder, and Joe Petillo, band member volunteer.  The Holiday Express mission is to deliver music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need for the gift of human kindness during the holiday season and throughout the year.

Awards were also given to recognize seven franchisees for their extraordinary achievement raising funds during the Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving initiative.  Accepting the awards were Rich Domanski, Raleigh, N.C., Joe Manna, Hamilton, N.J., Kevin Manna, Hamilton, N.J., Dalton Stewart, Dallas, Sean Dailey, Dallas, Amish Patel, Chicago, and Chris Daniels, Charlotte, N.C.  

Jersey Mike’s also recognized nine managers of the year and more than 30 regional excellence winners.

About Jersey Mike’s Subs

Jersey Mike’s, a sub sandwich franchise with more than 500 stores open and under development nationwide, has a long history of community involvement and support. Started at the Jersey Shore in 1956, Jersey Mike’s serves authentic East Coast-style subs on fresh baked bread – the same recipe it started with over 50 years ago.  The company’s mission is to bring its customers the highest quality, freshest made sub in the industry and give back to the communities in which it operates. A store locator and franchise information for Jersey Mike’s can be found at www.jerseymikes.com