For a Jersey Mike's franchise, who is the initial training made 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 Mike's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, initial training is made available to specific personnel within the franchisee's team. This includes the Franchisee's Controlling Principal or designated manager, referred to as "Trainee 1", the assistant manager ("Trainee 2"), and the shift supervisor ("Trainee 3").
Prior to opening a Jersey Mike's restaurant, these individuals must attend and successfully complete the franchisor's initial training course, which consists of three phases. The specific training requirements vary depending on whether the franchisee is opening their first location or an additional one. For first-time franchisees, all three trainees must complete Phase 1, Trainee 1 must complete Phase 2, and Trainees 1 and 2 must complete Phase 3. Additionally, Trainees 1 and 2 are required to participate in the grand opening of another Jersey Mike's Restaurant before their own location opens.
For franchisees opening subsequent locations, the training requirements are slightly different. All three individuals must still complete Phase 1, but only one individual (Trainee 1 or 2) needs to complete Phase 2, while Trainees 1 and 2 must complete Phase 3. Jersey Mike's retains the right to modify the training program's terms or adjust the requirements based on the franchisee's experience level and other relevant factors. Participation in the training program is contingent upon the trainee's ability to read and write English competently. The training covers both classroom instruction and hands-on, in-store training, although Jersey Mike's reserves the right to conduct the initial training program through a virtual platform.
All expenses associated with attending the training program, including travel, room, and board, are the sole responsibility of the franchisee. This comprehensive training program ensures that key personnel are well-prepared to operate a Jersey Mike's restaurant according to the franchisor's standards and procedures.