Where is the primary location for Phase 2 training for Jersey Mikes?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Phases 1 (180 hours) and 3 (180 hours) consist of on the job training in a Restaurant designated by Company for a minimum of 8 w eeks. If you are a first-time Jersey Mike's franchisee, you must attend Phase 2 at Company's training center located in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, or at another location in New Jersey as designated by Company ("Phase 2 in New Jersey"). If you already operate at least 1 Franchised Restaurant and are opening an additional Franchised Restaurant, you must attend Phase 2 in New Jersey, or at another location where Company offers Phase 2 training ("Phase 2 In-Market"). Phase 2 in New Jersey training consists of a total minimum of 5 days, to a maximum of 14 days, 5.25 to 10.5 hours per day, of classroom and simulated training. Phase 2 In-Market training consists of a total minimum of 4 days, to a maximum of 14 days, 6 to 8.75 hours per day, of classroom and simulated training. If a trainee is not successful in completing a phase of training according to Company's System Standards, the applicable phase of training may be extended in Company's sole discretion. All training weeks are to run consecutively. Training normally concludes approximately two to four weeks before estimated beginning of op eration of the Franchised Restaurant.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 35–51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jersey Mike's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Phase 2 training for first-time franchisees primarily takes place at the company's training center in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, or at another location in New Jersey as designated by the company. This portion of the training is referred to as "Phase 2 in New Jersey." The FDD specifies that if a franchisee already operates at least one Jersey Mike's restaurant and is opening another, they may attend Phase 2 in New Jersey or at another location where Jersey Mike's offers Phase 2 training, referred to as "Phase 2 In-Market."
The curriculum for Phase 2 in New Jersey includes subjects such as Jersey Mike's Tradition and History, Creating Change and Growth, Manifesto and Culture, Team Building, and various operational topics. The training involves both classroom and simulated training. Phase 2 in New Jersey consists of a minimum of 5 days to a maximum of 14 days, with 5.25 to 10.5 hours of training per day. Phase 2 In-Market training consists of a total minimum of 4 days, to a maximum of 14 days, 6 to 8.75 hours per day, of classroom and simulated training.
Prospective franchisees should note that the specific location for Phase 2 training may vary, but it will generally be within New Jersey or at another designated in-market location. The duration and content of the training are structured to provide franchisees with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate a Jersey Mike's restaurant effectively. The FDD also indicates that if a trainee does not successfully complete a phase of training, the company may extend the training period at its discretion, ensuring that all franchisees meet the required standards.