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Does Jersey Mikes provide a list of approved recipes?

Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

rpose 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. Franchisee acknowledges that such recipes, cooking techniques and processes are integral to the System and failure to adhere to such recipes, cooking techniques and processes shall be detrimental to the System and the Marks.
  • 13.8 Franchisee agrees to fully comply with all System Standards, including without limitation, all System Standards relating to:
    • a. The safety and maintena nce, cleanliness, sanitation , function and a ppearance of the Premises and its equ ipment, fixtures, decor and signs and maintena nce and service agreements;
    • b. Training, dress, general appearance and demeanor of Franchised Restaurant employees;
    • c. Type, quality, taste, portion control and uniformity, and manner of preparation, packaging, displays and sale, of all sandwiches and other food items sold by the Franchised Restaurant and of all food, beverages and other products used in their preparation, packaging and sale;
    • d.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 77)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Jersey Mikes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Jersey Mikes may provide franchisees with a list of approved recipes as part of a broader list of approved items for use in the Jersey Mikes system. This list can also include manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, food and non-food products, fixtures, equipment, signs, stationery, supplies, and services. Jersey Mikes retains the discretion to revise this approved list at any time. Franchisees are obligated to prepare all menu items according to the recipes, cooking techniques, and processes that Jersey Mikes designates. These recipes and techniques are considered integral to the Jersey Mikes system, and failure to adhere to them could be detrimental to the brand.

Jersey Mikes also maintains the right to modify the system, including specifications or standards for menu items. Franchisees are required to adopt these changes, with some limits on required expenditures for capital improvements and point-of-sale system updates. Franchisees must also get approval from Jersey Mikes for any promotional materials or advertising they plan to use.

If a franchisee wants to use a product, ingredient, or supplier that is not already approved, they must notify Jersey Mikes and submit samples and information for evaluation. Jersey Mikes is not obligated to respond to the request and may charge a fee for evaluating the proposed product or supplier. Jersey Mikes can also revoke approval of any product or supplier at any time, with or without cause. During the initial training program, Jersey Mikes will provide an initial list of specifications, approved manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, merchandise, products, materials, training, and the Manual to the franchisee.

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.