For Jersey Mike's, what documents are included under the term "Franchise Agreement(s)"?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The "JERSEY MIKE'S" Franchise Agreement (with exhibits) is attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit B.
The "JERSEY MIKE'S" Area D evelopment Agreement (with schedule) is attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit F.
The "JERSEY MIKE'S" Current Sample Form of General Release is attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit G.
The "JERSEY MIKE'S" Location Amendment to Franchise Agreement is attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit H.
The "JERSEY MIKE'S" Experienced Franchisee Program Addendum is attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit I.
The "JERSEY MIKE'S" Assignment of Franchise Agreement and Assignment of Area Development Agreements are attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit J.
The "JERSEY MIKE'S" Renewal Amendment to Franchise Agreement is attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit K.
The "JERSEY MIKE'S" Lease Rider is attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit L.
The "JERSEY MIKE'S" Coach Rod Smith Award Amendment to Franchise Agreement and Related Documents are attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit M.
The "JERSEY MIKE'S" Auto-Debit Authorization Form is attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit N.
There are no other contracts or agreements provided by Company to be signed by you.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 77)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jersey Mike's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the term "Franchise Agreement" includes several specific documents and amendments. The basic "JERSEY MIKE'S" Franchise Agreement (with exhibits) is attached as Exhibit B to the Disclosure Document. Additionally, several amendments and related documents are considered part of the Franchise Agreement. These include the Location Amendment to Franchise Agreement (Exhibit H), the Experienced Franchisee Program Addendum (Exhibit I), the Assignment of Franchise Agreement and Assignment of Area Development Agreements (Exhibit J), the Renewal Amendment to Franchise Agreement (Exhibit K), and the Coach Rod Smith Award Amendment to Franchise Agreement and Related Documents (Exhibit M).
These additional documents modify or supplement the original Franchise Agreement to address specific situations such as assigning the agreement, renewing the franchise, or amending the location. It is important for a prospective franchisee to review all these documents carefully to understand the complete scope of their rights and obligations. The Area Development Agreement (Exhibit F) is a separate agreement, as is the General Release (Exhibit G), the Lease Rider (Exhibit L), and the Auto-Debit Authorization Form (Exhibit N).
Jersey Mike's also provides a Confidential Operations Manual to the franchisee during the term of the franchise. This manual contains the System Standards and operating procedures, and it remains the property of Jersey Mike's. Franchisees must keep the information in the manual confidential, both during and after the franchise term. The manual is subject to modifications by Jersey Mike's from time to time, and the master copy maintained by Jersey Mike's at its home office is controlling in case of any dispute.