Where can I find information on onion preparation at Jersey Mikes?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ta access used in connection with the Franchised Restaurant.
7. CONFIDENTIAL OPERATIONS MANUAL
- 7.1 Franchisor will provide to Franchisee during the term of the franchise online access to the Confidential Operations Manual, which may include one or more separate manuals as well as audiotapes, videotapes, computer software, compact discs, information available on an Internet site, other electronic or digital media or written materials (collectively, the "Manual") containing the System Standards and suggested specifications, standards, operating procedures and rules prescribed from time to time by F ranchisor for JERSEY MIKE'S Restaurants and information relative to other obligations of Franchisee hereunder and the operation of its Franchised Restaurant. The Manual contains proprietary information of Franchisor and shall be kept confidential by Franchisee both during the term of the franchise and subsequent to the expiration or termination of the franchise. Franchisor shall have the right to add to and otherwise modify the Manual from time to time.
- 7.2 The Manual shall at all times remain the sole property of F ranchisor and all copies in Franchisee's possession shall promptly be returned upon the expiration or other termination of this Agreement.
- 7.3 Franchisee shall at all times ensure that any copy of the Confidential Operations Manual that is available at the Premises is a current and up-to-date, and in the event of any dispute as to the contents of the Confidential Operations Manual, the terms of the master copy of the Confidential Operations Manual maintained by Franchisor at Franchisor's home office shall be controlling.
8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
- 8.1 Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary under this Agreement, it is understood and agreed that this Agreement does not grant Franchisee any right to use the Marks or to use any of Franchisor's trade secrets and/or proprietary or confidential information, other than as described below. Further, it is understood and agreed that this Agreement does not grant Franchisee any right to any copyright or patent which Franchisor now owns or may own in the future.
- 8.2 Franchisee shall divulge Franchisor's confidential information only to such of its employees as must have access to it in order to operate the Franchised Restaurant. Any and all information, knowledge and know-how, including, without limitation, drawings, materials, equipment, techniques, restaurant systems,
product formulae, recipes and other data (including customer data), used in connection with the Franchised Restaurant shall be deemed confidential for purposes of this Agreement, except information which Franchisee can demonstrate came to its attention in a lawful manner prior to disclosure by Franchisor; or which, at the time of disclosure by Franchisor to Franchisee, had become part of the public domain, through publication or communication by others, so long as such disclosure was not caused by Franchisee.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 77)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jersey Mike's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, specific details regarding onion preparation would be found in the Confidential Operations Manual. The manual contains the System Standards, operating procedures, and rules prescribed by Jersey Mike's for its restaurants.
The Franchise Agreement states that all menu items must be prepared following the recipes, cooking techniques, and processes designated by Jersey Mike's. These recipes and techniques are considered integral to the Jersey Mike's system, and franchisees must adhere to them.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that the Confidential Operations Manual contains proprietary information and must be kept confidential during and after the franchise term. Franchisees are granted online access to the manual, which Jersey Mike's can modify over time. Franchisees must ensure that any copy of the manual available at their premises is current and up-to-date, with the master copy maintained by Jersey Mike's at its home office serving as the controlling reference in case of disputes.