What aspects of the Jersey Mikes submarine sandwich restaurants does A Sub Above, LLC franchise?

According to the 2025 Jersey Mike's Franchise Disclosure Document, A Sub Above, LLC, franchises the trademarks, trade names, service marks, logos, marketing concepts, and marketing programs associated with Jersey Mike's submarine sandwich restaurants. These elements are considered the basic attributes of the franchised operations, ensuring brand consistency and recognition across all franchise locations. This means franchisees are granted the right to use Jersey Mike's established brand identity and operational systems.

Furthermore, the franchise system encompasses distinctive restaurant designs, including exterior and interior layouts, color schemes, decorations, furnishings, and materials. It also includes proprietary recipes, formulas, menus, and food and beverage designations. Standardized food and beverage storage, preparation, and service procedures are part of the package, along with operating procedures for sanitation, maintenance, inventory and cost controls, record keeping, reporting, personnel management, purchasing, sales promotion, and advertising. These comprehensive guidelines ensure that each Jersey Mike's location maintains a consistent quality and customer experience.

In practice, this means a franchisee must adhere to Jersey Mike's established standards in all aspects of the business, from the physical appearance of the restaurant to the methods of food preparation and customer service. While Jersey Mike's retains the right to modify and improve these systems, franchisees benefit from a proven business model and ongoing support in areas such as operations, purchasing, and marketing. This comprehensive franchising approach aims to create a uniform and recognizable brand experience for customers, while providing franchisees with the tools and knowledge necessary to operate their businesses effectively.