What is a Jersey Mikes franchisee required to sell at the franchised restaurant, and what are they prohibited from selling?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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. 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. Franchisee acknowledges that such recipes, cooking techniques and processes are integral to the System and failure to adhere to such recipes, cooking techniques and processes shall be detrimental to the System and the Marks.
- 13.8 Franchisee agrees to fully comply with all System Standards, including without limitation, all System Standards relating to:
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Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 77)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jersey Mike's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must offer for sale all types of sandwiches and other food products and services that Jersey Mike's authorizes. However, franchisees are prohibited from offering for sale any other category of products not authorized by Jersey Mike's. The premises must be used solely for operating a Jersey Mike's franchised restaurant.
Jersey Mike's may provide a list of approved manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors, including approved food and non-food products, recipes, fixtures, equipment, signs, stationery, supplies, and services. This list can be revised at Jersey Mike's discretion. All menu items must be prepared according to Jersey Mike's designated recipes, cooking techniques, and processes. Franchisees must adhere to these standards, as they are integral to the Jersey Mike's system.
Franchisees can purchase products meeting Jersey Mike's specifications from Jersey Mike's and its affiliates or from approved suppliers. If a franchisee wants to offer a product or use a supplier not already approved, they must notify Jersey Mike's and submit samples and information for evaluation. Jersey Mike's isn't obligated to respond to the request and may charge a fee for evaluating the proposed product or supplier. Jersey Mike's can also revoke approval of any product or supplier at any time, with or without cause.