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Does Jersey Mikes offer Gluten Free Bread, and where can I find information about it?

Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer 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.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 77)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, it is not explicitly stated whether Jersey Mikes offers gluten-free bread. However, the FDD does state that franchisees must offer all types of sandwiches and other food products that Jersey Mike's authorizes from time to time. Franchisees cannot offer any other category of products unless approved by Jersey Mikes.

Jersey Mikes may provide a list of approved manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors, including approved food and non-food products and recipes. This list is subject to change at Jersey Mike's discretion. All menu items, breads, ingredients, and other food and beverage products must conform to the specifications and quality standards established by Jersey Mikes.

If a franchisee wants to offer a product not already approved, they must notify Jersey Mikes and submit samples and information for examination and testing. Jersey Mikes is not obligated to respond and may charge a fee for evaluating the proposed product. Jersey Mikes can also revoke approval of any product at any time. Therefore, while gluten-free bread is not specifically mentioned, the FDD outlines the process for franchisees to request approval for new products.

A prospective franchisee should inquire directly with Jersey Mikes about the availability of gluten-free bread and the process for adding it to the menu if it is not currently an approved item. This will ensure compliance with Jersey Mike's standards and procedures.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.