Where can I find information on the storage of bread at Jersey Mikes?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
sole discretion. Such approved list shall be submitted to Franchisee as Franchisor deems advisable.
- 13.6 All sandwiches, menu items, breads, meats, cheeses, ingredients, toppings, spice mixes and other food and beverage products and materials, container, packaging materials, other paper and plastic products, plates, cups, ute nsils, menus, uniforms, forms, cleaning and sa nitation materials and othe r materials and supplies used in the operation of the Franchised Restaurant shall conform to the specifications and quality standards established by Franchisor from time to time. Franchisee may purchase such products which meet Franchisor's specifications and quality standards from Franchisor and its Affiliates if they offer such products, or fr om suppliers approved by Franchisor as meeting its criteria for JERSEY MIKE'S suppliers. If Franchisee proposes to offer for sale at the Franchised Restaurant any brand of product, or to use in the operation of the Franchised Restaurant any brand of food ingredient or other material or supply, which is not then approved by Franchisor as meeting its minimum specifications and quality standards, or to purchase any product from a supplier that is not then designated by Franchisor as an approved supplier, Franchisee shall first notify Franchisor and shall upon request by Franchisor submit samples and such other information as Franchisor requires for examination and/or testing or to otherwise determine whether such product, material or supply, or such proposed supplier, meets its specifications and quality standards. Franchisor will not be obligated to respond to Franchisee's request, and any actions Franchisor takes in response to Franchisee's request will be at Franchisor's discretion, including the assessment of a fee t o compensate Franchisor for the time and resources Franchisor spends in evaluating the proposed product and/or supplier. Franchisor may, with or without cause, revoke Franchisor's approval of any product and/or supplier at any time.
- 13.7 Franchisee agrees that all menu items shall be prepared in accordance with recipes, cooking techniques and processes designated by Franchisor.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 77)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jersey Mikes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, specific details regarding bread storage are not explicitly outlined in the provided excerpts. However, Item 22 discusses several aspects relevant to the operation of a Jersey Mikes restaurant and the standards franchisees must adhere to.
Item 22 indicates that franchisees must follow the System Standards, which cover the maintenance, cleanliness, and sanitation of the premises. It also states that all food products, including breads, must conform to the specifications and quality standards established by Jersey Mikes. These standards are likely to include guidelines on proper storage to maintain quality and safety. The Confidential Operations Manual, accessible online, contains the System Standards and operating procedures prescribed by Jersey Mikes, and franchisees are required to keep any copy of the Confidential Operations Manual current and up-to-date.
To obtain specific information on bread storage, a prospective franchisee should inquire directly with Jersey Mikes about the contents of the Confidential Operations Manual and any specific training or guidelines provided on this topic. Understanding these procedures will be crucial for maintaining product quality and complying with Jersey Mikes' standards.