What kind of assistance does Jersey Mikes provide upon commencement of operation of the Franchised Restaurant?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 14.3 Franchisor may inspect the Franchised Restaurant either with its own personnel or with independent contractors and shall advise Franchisee of problems disclosed in reports of those inspections which Franchisor determines are material to the Franchised Restaurant. Franchisor may furnish Franchisee with such assistance in connection with the ope ration of the Fr anchised Restaurant as it determines is appropriate. Operations assistance may consist of advice and guidance with respect to:
- a. Proper utilization of procedures developed by a JERSEY MIKE'S Restaurant with respect to services regarding the service and sale of sandwiches and other food and menu items, and related items and materials as approved by Franchisor;
- b. Additional products and services authorized for JERSEY MIKE'S Restaurants;
- c. Purchase of ingredients and other food and beverage items, materials and supplies;
- d. The institution of proper administrative, bookkeeping, accounting, inventory control, supervisory and general operating procedures for the effective operation of a JERSEY MIKE'S Restaurant; and
- e. Advertising and promotional programs.
- 14.4 Franchisor, or Franchisor's representatives, in Franchisor's sole discretion, may visit the Franchised Restaurant for the purpose of consultation, assistance, and guidance of Franchisee in all aspects of the operation and management of the Franchised Restaurant. Franchisor, or Franchisor's representatives, who attend the Franchised Restaurant may pre pare, for the benefit of both Fra nchisor and Franchisee, written reports in respect to such visits outlining any suggested changes or improvements in the operations of the Franchised Restaurant and detailing any defaults in such operations which become evident as a result of any such visit.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 77)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jersey Mikes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Jersey Mikes may inspect the Franchised Restaurant using its own personnel or independent contractors and will advise the franchisee of any problems disclosed in the inspection reports that Jersey Mikes deems material to the restaurant. Jersey Mikes may also furnish the franchisee with assistance related to the restaurant's operations as it determines appropriate.
This operational assistance may include advice and guidance on the proper use of Jersey Mikes' procedures for services related to the sale of sandwiches, other food and menu items, and related materials approved by Jersey Mikes. It also extends to additional products and services authorized for Jersey Mikes Restaurants, the purchase of ingredients and other food and beverage items, materials, and supplies.
Furthermore, Jersey Mikes may provide guidance on the institution of proper administrative, bookkeeping, accounting, inventory control, supervisory, and general operating procedures for the effective operation of the Jersey Mikes Restaurant, as well as advertising and promotional programs. Jersey Mikes, or its representatives, may also visit the Franchised Restaurant for consultation, assistance, and guidance in all aspects of the operation and management of the restaurant and prepare written reports outlining suggested changes or improvements.