What constitutes a 'Business Day' for Jersey Mikes regarding site approval?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Provide you with written notice of approval or disapproval of the proposed site within 15 Business Days after receiving your written proposal.
A "Business Day" means any day except Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks located in Manasquan, New Jersey are authorized or required by law to be closed for business or Company's principal office is closed for business (Sections 3.2 and 31)
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 35–51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jersey Mikes's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a 'Business Day' is defined specifically for the purpose of the franchisor's site approval process. Jersey Mikes commits to providing written notice of approval or disapproval of a proposed site within 15 Business Days after receiving a franchisee's written proposal.
For Jersey Mikes, a 'Business Day' excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and any other day when commercial banks in Manasquan, New Jersey are closed by law or when Jersey Mikes's principal office is closed. This definition is important for franchisees to understand, as it sets the timeline for when they can expect to receive feedback on their proposed location.
This definition ensures that Jersey Mikes has adequate time to review proposals without the constraints of weekend or holiday closures. Prospective franchisees should factor this definition into their planning when submitting site proposals to avoid miscalculating the expected response time. Understanding this timeline is crucial for managing expectations and coordinating with real estate agents and other parties involved in securing a location.