LoxoLoxo
Mandatoryonal Franchise at a reduced fee receive no software. The Corporate Database Software is owned by ZoomInfo whose address is 307 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452, 781.693.7500. . Loxo, 2121 Lohmans C
From the filings
HQ-led decisions
F-O-R-T-U-N-E Franchise
Professional servicesSoftware purchasing decisions at Jersey Mike's are controlled at the corporate headquarters level, with key executives including CEO Ronald Herzog and President Jeff Herzog listed in the 2026 FDD. The franchise currently mandates several systems, including Loxo and ZoomInfo, and operates a lean network of 54 total units. This represents a concentrated, single-owner addressable market for vendors targeting the franchisor directly.
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Total units
54
53 franchised
Unit growth YoY
-10.169%
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
8%
of gross sales
Ad fund
1%
national + local
Initial fee
$50K
per unit
Investment range
$85K–$145K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Standards based
from the filing
Non-compete
1 years
from the filing
Item 19
No claims
from the filing
Ongoing fee load
What the operator pays every month
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing, before rent, labour or any technology fee.
9%of gross sales (FY2026)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
2 of these are mandated in the franchise agreement. Each is named in Item 11 of the filing, the incumbents a challenger must displace or integrate with.
ZoomInfoZoomInfo
Mandatoryorporate Database software – Zoom info. Existing Franchisees who purchase an additional Franchise at a reduced fee receive no software. The Corporate Database Software is owned by ZoomInfo whose addre
LinkedInLinkedIn
mate is based on costs per attendee at our formal training program. Note 9: This figure is for the directories and job boards based upon anticipated area of concentration, such as LinkedIn and Indeed.
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
14 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 8 explicit no's; 12 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We have independent access to the information and data collected electronically.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Within one hundred twenty (120) days of the close of each of its fiscal years, an annual statement of Gross Receipts and profit and loss of the Franchised Business for the fiscal year and a balance sheet for the Franchised Business as of the end of the fiscal year (both in a format to be approved by the COMPANY)…
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
FFC reserves the right to modify, expand, alter, and amend the Exchange System.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
Neither FFC nor its affiliates will derive revenue from your required purchases or leases.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
2Item 8
We estimate that the purchases and leases necessary to operate the franchised business account for approximately two percent (2%) of your total operational costs.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
(f) immediately refrain and desist from the use of the Franchised 21 [O-R] Business’s telephone number or numbers and, at the option of COMPANY, transfer and assign the right to use such number or numbers to COMPANY or COMPANY's designee.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
7.03 On five (5) days' prior notice to FRANCHISEE, COMPANY or its 6 [O-R] representatives may inspect the Franchised Business, audit and/or make copies of FRANCHISEE's books and records, or the Records and/or enter and inspect the office in which FRANCHISEE conducts the Franchised Business for purposes of determining…
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 14
FFC reserves the right to revise the Manual to reflect new developments and approaches in sales, marketing, operational techniques, and other procedures relevant to the Franchised Business.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
Your office location must be approved by us.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesFranchise agreement
FRANCHISEE may not maintain an independent site on the World Wide Web, Internet or other on-line or networked service except as set forth in the Operations Manual.
Operations
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesFranchise agreement
FRANCHISEE shall purchase and maintain for use in the Franchised Business such computer equipment as is specified by the COMPANY or set forth in the Operations Manual.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
At a minimum, you are required to maintain a permanent staff of one at least (1) placement consultant, not including yourself.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
FRANCHISEE shall purchase and maintain for use in the Franchised Business such computer equipment as is specified by the COMPANY or set forth in the Operations Manual.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We have independent access to the information and data collected electronically.
The filing answers no to 8 questions
- Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?Item 8
- Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 8
- Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
- Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?Item 8
- Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Item 11
- Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
- Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?Item 8
The vendor opportunity at Jersey Mike's
Jersey Mike's operates a compact franchise system of 54 total units, with 53 franchised locations and a single company-owned store. The 2026 FDD reports a year-over-year unit growth rate of -10.169%, indicating a contracting footprint. For software vendors, this means the addressable market is small but highly centralized. The franchisor mandates several technology systems, creating a clear path for vendors who can displace or integrate with the existing stack. The royalty rate is 8.0%, and the initial franchise term is 10 years. Average unit volume is not disclosed in the most recent FDD.
Who controls software purchasing
Purchasing authority rests at the headquarters level. The 2026 FDD Item 1 lists Ronald Herzog as CEO and Jeff Herzog as President. Dylan DeYoung serves as Director of Training & Operations, a role that often influences or directly manages operational software decisions. Jenna Blake, Sr. Director of Human Resources and Administration, and Steven Margalit, Director of Finance & Franchisee Development, round out the named executive team. No parent company is on file; the brand appears independently owned. Vendors should target this tight-knit leadership group, as there is no multi-unit operator footprint mapped in our corpus to suggest decentralized buying.
Mandated and current tech stack
The FDD mandates several named systems. These include an Exchange System, Loxo, VINE, and ZoomInfo, with FPC Vine also listed. This stack points to a focus on recruiting, data intelligence, and operational management. The presence of Loxo and ZoomInfo suggests a heavy emphasis on talent acquisition and sales intelligence at the corporate level. The Exchange System and VINE likely handle core operational or compliance functions. Because these are mandated, any new vendor must demonstrate clear superiority or a compelling integration case to unseat an incumbent.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Specific procurement restrictions from Item 8 were not extracted in our corpus, so the designated versus approved supplier model remains unclear from this data. However, the renewal structure offers a predictable window for engagement. The franchise agreement automatically extends for successive 10-year terms unless the franchisee provides written notice at least 12 months but not more than 15 months before the current term expires. This creates a recurring, multi-year evaluation cycle. With the system experiencing unit contraction, the franchisor may be receptive to technology that promises operational efficiency or growth enablement.
How to read the Jersey Mike's FDD
The full 2026 FDD is embedded below. Review Item 1 for the complete executive roster and ownership structure. Item 11 details the mandated technology systems and any associated costs or obligations. Item 17 provides the full renewal and termination language. For vendors, the most critical sections are the technology mandates and any Item 8 procurement restrictions, which define whether you sell to the franchisor, the franchisee, or both. FranCloud can help you build a ranked target list based on this and similar FDD intelligence.
Questions vendors ask
F-O-R-T-U-N-E Franchise, answered from the filing
The 2026 FDD lists CEO Ronald Herzog and President Jeff Herzog as key principals. With no CIO named, the buying center likely involves these top executives and the Director of Training & Operations, Dylan DeYoung, for operational tools.
The FDD mandates an 'Exchange System' and 'FPC Vine,' alongside Loxo and ZoomInfo. This suggests a locked-down operational stack with specific vendor requirements for franchisees.
According to the 2026 FDD, there are 54 total units, consisting of 53 franchised locations and 1 company-owned store. The system saw a year-over-year unit decline of 10.169%.
The specific procurement restrictions from Item 8 were not extracted in our corpus. Vendors should review the full FDD below to determine if Jersey Mike's uses a designated supplier, approved supplier, or open procurement model.
Franchise agreements automatically renew for successive 10-year terms unless notice is given 12–15 months before expiration. With a recent unit decline, the franchisor may be evaluating new tools to support operations and growth.
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is filed with state franchise regulators. You can review the embedded PDF viewer below for the full legal text, including Item 11 technology mandates and Item 19 financial performance representations.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
58 operators run 58 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit58
Top states by locations
| GA | 6 |
|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
| DE | 3 |
| NC | 3 |
| PA | 2 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind F-O-R-T-U-N-E Franchise
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