From whom may I purchase the initial inventory for a Jersey Mikes Restaurant?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Your initial inventory may be purchased from any supplier Company approves or designates in accordance with the Franchise Agreement, this Disclosure Document, and the Manual. Initial inventory includes food and beverage products, paper and plastic products, containers, accessories, merchandise and other products utilized in the operation of the Restaurant. The initial inventory expenditure will vary according to anticipated sales volume and current market prices for supplies.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 24–28)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jersey Mike's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial inventory can be purchased from any supplier that Jersey Mike's approves or designates. The initial inventory includes food and beverage products, paper and plastic products, containers, accessories, merchandise, and other products used to operate the restaurant.
The cost for the initial inventory is estimated to be between $1,923 and $35,000. The actual amount will vary based on anticipated sales volume and current market prices for supplies.
It is common practice in the franchise industry for franchisors to have approved suppliers to ensure brand consistency and quality control. Franchisees are typically required to purchase inventory and supplies from these designated suppliers.