Is a Jersey Mikes franchisee allowed to install juke boxes on the premises?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e and Franchisee shall pay the entire costs of such repairs, maintenance and decorations on demand.
- 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.
- 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.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Jersey Mikes franchisees cannot make material alterations to the franchised restaurant's improvements or replace/alter equipment or fixtures without prior written approval from Jersey Mikes. This includes the installation of items like jukeboxes.
Jersey Mikes franchisees are required to use the premises solely for operating a Jersey Mike's restaurant, offering only authorized food products and services. They must adhere to the franchisor's approved list of manufacturers, suppliers, and products, including fixtures and equipment. This list can be revised at Jersey Mikes's discretion.
To ensure compliance with the Jersey Mike's system standards, franchisees must use products, ingredients, materials, and supplies that conform to the specifications and quality standards established by Jersey Mikes. These items can be purchased from Jersey Mikes, its affiliates, or approved suppliers. If a franchisee wishes to use a non-approved product or supplier, they must first notify Jersey Mikes and submit samples for approval.