Is a Jersey Mikes franchisee allowed to install games on the premises?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
13.3 Franchisee shall make no material alterations to the improvements of the Franchised Restaurant nor shall Franchisee make materials replacement of or alterations to the equipment, fixtures, or signs of the Franchised Restaurant without the prior written approval by Franchisor.
13.4 The Premises shall be used solely for the purpose of operating a JERS EY MIKE'S Franchised Restaurant consistent with this Agreement.
Franchisee agrees that it will offer for sale and sell at the Franchised Restaurant all types of sandwiches and other categories of food products and services that Franchisor from time to time authorizes and that it will not offer for sale or sell at the Franchised Restaurant any other c ategory of products or use such Premises for any purpose other than the operation of the Franchised Restaurant in full compliance with this Agreement.
- 13.5 Franchisor may provide to Franchisee, a list of approved manufacturers, suppliers and distributors and approved food and non-food products, recipes, fixtures, equipment, signs, stationery, supplies and services which Franchisor has approved to be carried or used in JERSEY MIKE'S System.
Franchisor may revise the approved list of manufacturers, suppliers and distributors and the approved list of food and non-food products, recipes, fixtures, equipment, signs, stationery, supplies and other materials from time to time in its sole discretion. Such approved list shall be submitted to Franchisee as Franchisor deems advisable.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Jersey Mikes Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees need written approval from the franchisor for any material alterations to the restaurant's improvements, equipment, fixtures, or signs. The franchise agreement specifies that the premises should be used solely for operating a Jersey Mike's restaurant, offering only authorized food products and services.
This means a franchisee cannot unilaterally decide to install games or other unapproved additions. To ensure compliance, franchisees must adhere to the franchisor's approved list of manufacturers, suppliers, and products, which the franchisor may revise periodically. This list covers various aspects, including food and non-food products, fixtures, equipment, and supplies.
Therefore, if a franchisee wishes to install games on the premises, they must first seek written approval from Jersey Mikes. The franchisor retains the right to deny such requests if they do not align with the brand's standards and the intended use of the restaurant as defined in the franchise agreement. Failing to obtain approval could be a breach of the agreement.