What are the product specifications for bread and cookies at Jersey Mikes?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 77)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jersey Mikes's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to the specifications and quality standards established by Jersey Mikes for all food and beverage products, including breads. These standards are set and can be revised at Jersey Mikes's discretion. Franchisees are allowed to purchase products that meet these standards from Jersey Mikes and its affiliates, or from approved suppliers.
If a franchisee wishes to use a product or supplier not already approved, they must notify Jersey Mikes and submit samples and information for examination and testing. Jersey Mikes is not obligated to respond to the franchisee's request and may charge a fee for evaluating the proposed product or supplier. Jersey Mikes also retains the right to revoke approval of any product or supplier at any time, with or without cause.
While the FDD specifies that all food products must conform to Jersey Mike's standards, it does not provide specific details on the specifications for bread or cookies. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the precise specifications for these items, a prospective franchisee should directly inquire with Jersey Mikes about the specific requirements for bread and cookie products, including approved suppliers, ingredients, and preparation methods.