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Jersey Mike's Subs

Quick service restaurant

Jersey Mike's Subs mandates ReSource Point of Sale for POS hardware and software across its 3,227-unit sandwich-shop network — 3,201 franchised, 26 company-owned — and routes required private-label items through Sysco Corporation and other distributors. With a $1,367,578 Item 19 average for its Traditional Franchised Restaurant cohort and CIO Scott Scherer overseeing technology at headquarters, the buying center for POS-adjacent software runs through Jersey Mike's own designated-vendor program.

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Total units
3,227
3,201 franchised
Franchised outlet growth
+8.325%
Item 20, last two year-ends
AUV
$1.37M
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
6.5% component; full terms unconfirmed
percentage component
Ad fund
1%
percentage component
Initial fee
$20K
per unit
Investment range
$436K–$1.16M
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing

Ordinary royalty terms

6.5% component; full terms unconfirmed

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed for the selected filing.

Recorded percentage components

These are recorded percentage components. Each has its own base and conditions; the chart does not state the total payment or confirm ad-fund completeness.

1recorded components (FY2026)

Recorded percentage components (FY2026)Ad fund 1%. Components use their own filing bases and conditions. Drawn against a 15% reference scale.

15% reference

Ad fund 1%

Mandated & recommended tech

The systems vendors compete with

2 technology requirements are recorded in this filing. A required choice lists alternatives for one obligation. Read each cited clause for its conditions.

ReSource Point of SaleReSource Point of Sale
Mandatory
POSItem 11

You will need additional computer hardware or software to use the POS system. Company’s approved POS System is comprised of a PC-based POS retail terminal with cash drawer, customer-facing 29 A Sub Above, LLC 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document 1264.005.011/448869 terminal, and receipt printer. This equipment must be purchased through Company approved hardware and software vendors. Currently, all hardware and software must be purchased through ReSource Point of Sale, LLC at a cost of approximately $7,500 per register. You must provide a dedicated Internet connection. You must also pay Company a POS license fee at the current cost of $2,000 per register, which is subject to change. Your Restaurant will typically have 1 to 2 registers. You must reimburse Company for the hardware, software, and installation Company pays its designated supplier to connect your Restaurant to Company’s private redundant network, at a cost of $4,500 per JERSEY MIKE’S Restaurant. You must also pay Company a $750 initial credit card processing software fee. You are also responsible for additional charges incurred during installation through no fault of Company, including cancellation fees and rush fees.

SyscoSysco
Mandatory
InventoryItem 8

In order to maintain the superior quality and consistency of products and services Company sells and Company’s reputation, Company may require you to purchase certain goods and services from required vendors, which may include Company and/or its affiliates. All JERSEY MIKE’S Restaurants must offer Pepsi beverages and Frito Lay snack line. You must also purchase all private and proprietary items, including Company’s private-label meats and cheeses, bread, paper products, and uniforms with Company’s trademarked logos, from Company’s required vendors, which are distributed through the Sysco Corporation, and other distributors used by Company. During fiscal year 2025, Jersey Shore Construction LLC, an affiliate of Company, received $1,589,227 in payments from franchisees for purchases of the graphics package. While Jersey Shore Construction LLC sells certain of these items to franchisees, Company requires you to purchase certain furnishings, materials, and equipment from its designated third-party vendor.

CrunchTimeCrunchTime
InventoryItem 6

11 A Sub Above, LLC 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document 1264.005.011/448869 Type of Fee Amount Due Date Remarks st Secure Network Fee for $39.85/month Due 1 day of every Fee may be collected by Company via Processing of Credit Cards month via wire ACH, the majority of which is paid to and Transferring of Sales transfer designated vendor, or you may be Data required to pay this fee through the designated vendor. Teamworx Software Fee $59.99/month Due 1st day of every You only pay this fee if you choose to month via wire use Teamworx, a labor management transfer software that can be used through the Crunchtime platform. Fee may be collected by Company via ACH or you may be required to pay this fee through Company’s designated vendor. Fee subject to change based on the costs imposed by the third-party provider. Gift Card Program $9.50/month Due 1st day of every Fee is collected by Company via ACH month via wire and paid to designated vendor. Fee transfer subject to change based on direct costs incurred. Third-Party Delivery Fee $6.00 to $9.00 per small- As incurred If customers of your Restaurant use order delivery, and $29 Company’s website to order items for to $41 per large-order delivery, Company will auto-debit this delivery, each varying transaction fee, which Company will based on delivery remit to its third-party vendor that distance facilitates the online delivery program. Fee subject to change based on the costs imposed by the third-party provider. Online Ordering Fees Currently, $0.2921 per Due 1st day of every These fees cover credit card, patent transaction and 3.74% of month via wire licensing, e-commerce, sales tax the sale of each such transfer software, and authentication fees. transaction Currently, some of these amounts are collected by Company and remitted to third-party vendors, where applicable, and some of these amounts are collected directly by the vendor. Fees subject to change based on the costs imposed by the third-party provider. Third-Party Order Fees $0.2921 per third party Due 1st day of every These fees cover costs associated with transaction month via wire third-party order integration, software transfer development and maintenance. Fees subject to change based on the costs imposed by the third-party provider.

Shift4Shift4
PaymentsItem 2

Ms. Mercado has served as Chief People Officer of JMFS since September 2025. Ms. Mercado previously served in multiple positions with Flynn Group in Cleveland, Ohio, including Chief People Officer from January 2024 to September 2025, Senior VP of Human Resources from September 2022 through December 2023, and VP of Human Resources from March 2014 through August 2022. Chief Accounting Officer: Jay Whalen Mr. Whalen has served as Chief Accounting Officer of JMFS since April 2026. Mr. Whalen previously served as Chief Accounting Officer of Shift4 Payments, Inc. from August 2023 to April 2026 in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Prior to that, Mr. Whalen served as Chief Accounting Officer for Commvault Systems from March 2019 to August 2023 in Tinton Falls, New Jersey.

YelpYelp
MarketingItem 11

Except as approved by Company in writing, you must not establish or create any domain names, websites, email addresses, usernames, profiles, screen names, social network accounts, other online presence or presence on any electronic medium (each, an “Online Presence”). You must grant Company access to each Online Presence and to take whatever action Company requests to help Company obtain exclusive administrative rights in the Online Presence. You may be required, at your expense, to list and advertise your Restaurant with the online directories prescribed by Company (such as Yelp® or Google®) or establish any other Online Presence that Company requires, each in accordance with the System Standards. If Company approves the use of any such Online Presence to be used in the operation of your Restaurant, or the posting of messages relating to your Restaurant, you will do so only in accordance with Company’s guidelines detailed in the Manual or otherwise in writing. Company may require its approval of any message you compose for a social networking website or commentary for any other website before you post such message or commentary. You must also comply with Company’s website privacy policy, as it may be periodically amended, and any data privacy requests, whether requested by Company or directly by a customer, as required by applicable data sharing and privacy laws.

Franchisor behaviours

What the franchisor requires

29 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 1 explicit no; 4 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.

Accounting

Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisee shall establish and maintain a bookkeeping, accounting and record-keeping system conforming to the requirements and retaining all information prescribed by Franchisor.

Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?

Yes

Item 11

Company will have full and independent access to certain of your data, systems and related information by Internet, Company private network, and direct access, whether in person or by telephone/modem.

Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisee will supply to Franchisor on or before the fifteenth (15th) day of each month, in the form approved by Franchisor, a profit and loss statement and a balance sheet for the last preceding calendar month.

How the franchisor buys

Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?

Yes

Item 8

Company or its affiliates may be designated as an approved or an exclusive supplier of products or services, including equipment, construction services, design services, advertising and marketing materials, and/or any other product or service, and that Company and/or its affiliates may derive profits from its sales.

Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?

Yes

Item 11

We formed an informal National Advisory Council (“NAC”) to, among other things, foster and promote the interests of franchisees and work with Company to align interests for the mutual benefit of the JERSEY MIKE’S brand.

Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?

Yes

Franchise agreement

8. MODIFICATION OF THE SYSTEM Franchisor reserves the right to change or modify the System in its sole and absolute discretion by adopting and using new or modified System Standards, trade names, trademarks, service marks, 9 A Sub Above, LLC Ex.

Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Item 8

Certain suppliers make payments to Company, JMFS and FoodCo based on the volume of purchases by all JERSEY MIKE’S Restaurants.

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?

85

Item 8

The purchase of products and supplies from approved suppliers will represent approximately 35% of your cost of establishing your Restaurant, and approximately 85% of your total purchases and leases on an ongoing basis.

Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisor reserves the right to charge Franchisee a fee (not to exceed the reasonable cost of the research and inspection and the actual cost of the test) to make the evaluation.

Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?

Yes

Item 6

If you wish to sell or use any product which is not on Company’s Approved Supplies List or purchase any product from a supplier that is not on Company’s Approved Suppliers List, you must notify Company in writing and, if requested, submit samples and other information for inspection and testing.

Communications

Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisor reserves the right to all telephone numbers, Online Presences, and/or any other type of contact information or directory listing for the Restaurant or that Franchisee uses in the operation or promotion of the Restaurant

Data and IT

Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?

Yes

Item 11

You must comply with PCI Security Council standards and/or any other requisite standard(s) required by the credit card processor, issuing banks or applicable law.

Franchise management

Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisor shall have the right of entry and inspection of the Premises at all reasonable times, and shall have the right to (a) photograph, observe and/or record (video and/or audio) the manner in which the Restaurant is rendering services and conducting its operations, (b) confer with Franchisee’s employees and…

Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?

Yes

Item 11

Company may modify the Manual at any time.

Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?

Yes

Item 11

Company must approve a proposed site in writing before you can sign a lease agreement or Franchise Agreement.

Marketing

Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisee must not establish or create any domain names, websites, email addresses, usernames, profiles, screen names, social network accounts, other online presence or presence on any electronic medium of any kind (each, an “Online Presence”) unless previously approved by Franchisor in writing.

Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?

Yes

Item 6

You must pay Company a non-refundable $10,000 ($5,000 if you are relocating your existing Restaurant with Company approval), all of which will be used to conduct a Grand Opening Advertising program for your Restaurant.

Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?

Yes

Item 8

Company will require you to participate in certain system-wide promotions and programs, including the customer loyalty program with text messaging and email, the online ordering program, and the food and labor management software program.

Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?

Yes

Item 11

Immediately upon Company’s request, you must become a member of the Co-Op for the area in which some or all of your Restaurant’s Designated Area is located.

Operations

Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisee must purchase the products and services that Franchisor periodically designates only from the suppliers that Franchisor prescribes and only on the terms and according to the specifications that Franchisor approves.

Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisee must purchase the products and services that Franchisor periodically designates only from the suppliers that Franchisor prescribes and only on the terms and according to the specifications that Franchisor approves.

Payments

Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Item 8

You must use Company’s designated credit card processing company, which may periodically change.

Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?

Yes

Item 6

All Continuing Royalty Fees, Fund Contributions, amounts due for purchases by you from Company and other amounts which you owe to Company will be paid through an automatic clearing house (ACH) as described in the Manual (as defined in Item 11).

Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?

Yes

Item 8

You must participate in the current gift card program, which is maintained by Company’s designated third-party vendor and allows customers to purchase gift cards at your Restaurant.

People

Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?

Yes

Item 11

You must at all times employ (i) at least one individual who has completed Phases 1, 2, and 3, (ii) at least one individual who has completed Phases 1 and 3, and (iii) at least one individual who has completed Phase 1 (each, a “Trained Employee”) when operating your Restaurant.

Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?

Yes

Item 8

You must also purchase all private and proprietary items, including Company’s private-label meats and cheeses, bread, paper products, and uniforms with Company’s trademarked logos, from Company’s required vendors, which are distributed through the Sysco Corporation, and other distributors used by Company.

Point of sale

Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Item 11

Provide you with specifications and support for the point-of-sale (“POS”) system you must use.

Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?

Yes

Item 11

Company will have full and independent access to certain of your data, systems and related information by Internet, Company private network, and direct access, whether in person or by telephone/modem.

Training

Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?

Yes

Item 6

Company occasionally may provide refresher training programs or seminars to be conducted at Company’s headquarters or at other locations that may be designated, including virtually.

The filing answers no to 1 question
  • Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Franchise agreement

The vendor opportunity at Jersey Mike's Subs Item 19 states a $1,367,578 average for the cohort of 2,606 Traditional Franchised Restaurants operating at year-end, excluding units open under 361 days and those without a designated POS system. Franchised outlets grew 8.3% year over year.

Who controls software purchasing CIO Scott Scherer sits alongside CEO Charlie Morrison, President and COO Stacy Peterson, CDO Brian Sommers and CFO Michele Allen at the center of technology decisions. The operator base is large — 1,849 mapped operators, 224 of them multi-unit, running roughly 2,728 located units concentrated in California, Florida, North Carolina, Texas and New Jersey — but the POS and food-distribution mandates below are set at headquarters and apply across every location.

Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required Jersey Mike's requires the ReSource Point of Sale system, and Item 8 requires private-label items from required vendors distributed through Sysco Corporation and other distributors. Franchisees must also use the designated credit card processing company, back-up cellular service from an approved vendor, and the loyalty (Jersey Mike's Shore Points), online ordering and food and labor management programs. Teamworx, an optional labor-management tool, runs through the Crunchtime platform, and franchisees may be required to list the restaurant in online directories such as Yelp or Google. Franchisees must reimburse Jersey Mike's for hardware and installation connecting each restaurant to its private network at $4,500 per location, pay a monthly Software License and Support Package fee, may be required to pay $0.2921 per third-party transaction, and participate in the current gift-card program run by a designated vendor.

Procurement, renewals, and timing Item 8's approved-supplier list covers roughly 35% of a new restaurant's initial cost and 85% of ongoing purchases; plastic loyalty cards are bought from Jersey Mike's and its affiliate Jersey Shore Construction LLC sells the graphics package, though franchisees may propose alternative suppliers for approval. Renewal requires 6 to 12 months' notice, a $20,000 successor franchise fee, full System Standards compliance, and signing Jersey Mike's then-current agreement. Franchised outlets grew 8.3% year over year.

How to read the Jersey Mike's Subs FDD The embedded PDF viewer below carries Jersey Mike's Subs' 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document in full — Items 8, 11, 17 and 19 hold the procurement, technology, renewal and financial-performance language summarized here. Talk to FranCloud for a ranked target list across the rest of the franchise universe.

Ordinary royalty terms

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed.

Questions vendors ask

Jersey Mike's Subs, answered from the filing

Chief Information Officer Scott Scherer leads technology decisions for Jersey Mike's Subs, alongside CEO Charlie Morrison, President and COO Stacy Peterson, and CDO Brian Sommers. The POS system and food-service supplier are set at headquarters and apply system-wide.
Jersey Mike's requires POS hardware and software from ReSource Point of Sale, LLC, its designated credit card processor, and its loyalty (Jersey Mike's Shore Points), online ordering and food and labor management programs. It also requires participation in a designated gift-card program and Third-Party Delivery Platform integrations Jersey Mike's specifies.
Jersey Mike's Subs operates 3,227 US quick-service sandwich-shop locations — 3,201 franchised and 26 company-owned.
Jersey Mike's runs an approved-supplier list: most products must meet company specifications and come from approved manufacturers, suppliers and distributors, with plastic loyalty cards bought from Jersey Mike's and the graphics package sold by its affiliate Jersey Shore Construction LLC. Franchisees may propose alternative suppliers for approval.
Renewal requires 6 to 12 months' notice before the 10-year term ends, a $20,000 successor franchise fee, current System Standards compliance, and Jersey Mike's then-current agreement. Franchised outlets grew 8.3% year over year, so expansion-driven onboarding is at least as active as renewal timing.
The embedded PDF viewer below carries Jersey Mike's Subs' 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document in full. Items 8, 11, 17 and 19 hold the procurement, technology, renewal and financial-performance language referenced on this page.
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Operator footprint

Who runs the locations

1,849 operators run 2,728 mapped locations. 224 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.

Operators by units owned

Single-unit1,625
2–9 units201
10–24 units16
25+ units7

Top states by locations

CA355
FL204
NC174
TX169
NJ140

Ownership

The portfolio behind Jersey Mike's Subs

Ownership: Blackstone.

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