Who at Jersey Mikes is the Franchisor required to make initial training available to?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 5.1 Franchisor shall make initial training available to (1) Franchisee's Controlling Principal or designated manager ("Trainee 1"), assistant manager ("Trainee 2"), and shift supervisor ("Trainee 3").
Franchisee's Controlling Principal, Franchisee's designated manage r, assistant manager, and/or shift supervisor shall attend and successfully complete, to Franchisor's satisfaction, prior to opening for business, Franchisor's then current initial training course which consists of three phases.
If Franchisee is opening its first Franchised Restaurant, the training requirements are as follows: (1) three individuals (Trainees 1, 2, and 3) must complete Phase 1, (2) Trainee 1 must complete Phase 2, and (3) two individuals (Trainees 1 and 2) must complete Phase 3.
Additionally, Trainee 1 and 2 must attend and participate in the grand opening of anothe r JERSEY MIKE'S Restaurant, to be selected by Fra nchisor and F ranchisee's Area Director, prior to the opening of the Franchised Restaurant.
If Franchisee operates at least one existing Franchised Restaurant and is opening an additional Franchised Restaurant pursuant to this Agreement, the training requirements are as follows: (1) three individuals must complete Phase 1 (Trainees 1, 2 and 3), (2) one individual must complete Phase 2 (Trainee 1 or 2), and (3) two individuals (Trainees 1 and 2) must complete Phase 3.
Franchisor reserves the right to substantially modify the terms of its training program at any time and, in its sol e discretion, to redu ce or increase t raining requirements based on Franchisee's experience level and other rele vant circumstances.
Participation in the Franchisor's training program is conditioned upon the trainee's ability to competently read and write English.
The initial training program shall cover both classroom and hands-on in-store training in the material aspects of the operation of a JERSEY MIKE'S Restaurant; provided, however, Franchisor reserves the right to conduct the initial training program through a virtual platform at its sole designation.
All expenses incurred by Franchisee and its employees in attending such program, including without limitation, travel, room and board expenses, shall be the sole responsibility of Franchisee.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 77)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jersey Mikes's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor must make initial training available to specific personnel. This includes the franchisee's Controlling Principal or designated manager (Trainee 1), the assistant manager (Trainee 2), and the shift supervisor (Trainee 3). These individuals are required to attend and successfully complete the franchisor's initial training course before the restaurant opens for business. The training consists of three phases.
The training requirements vary slightly depending on whether the franchisee is opening their first Jersey Mikes restaurant or an additional one. For first-time franchisees, three individuals (Trainees 1, 2, and 3) must complete Phase 1, Trainee 1 must complete Phase 2, and two individuals (Trainees 1 and 2) must complete Phase 3. Additionally, Trainees 1 and 2 must participate in the grand opening of another Jersey Mike's Restaurant before opening their own.
For franchisees opening an additional restaurant, the training requirements are similar but offer some flexibility. Three individuals must complete Phase 1 (Trainees 1, 2, and 3), one individual must complete Phase 2 (either Trainee 1 or 2), and two individuals must complete Phase 3 (Trainees 1 and 2). The franchisor retains the right to modify the training program's terms, including reducing or increasing requirements based on the franchisee's experience level and other relevant factors. Participation in the training program is conditional upon the trainee's ability to read and write English competently. The initial training covers both classroom and hands-on in-store training, though the franchisor may conduct the training through a virtual platform.