From whom must I purchase or lease equipment, furniture, and small wares for a Jersey Mikes Restaurant?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
5 Equipment/Furniture/Small Wares. The equipment, furniture, and small wares necessary for the operation of a JERSEY MIKE'S Restaurant are listed in the Manual, and include items such as refrigerators, freezers, meat cases, slicers, grills, ovens, hoods, sinks, small wares, tables, and chairs.
You may purchase or lease approved brands and models only from suppliers which Company designates or a pproves.
Company affiliates may be designated or approved suppliers of certain items.
The cost of these items will depend on financing terms available, the size of the Restaurant, brands purchased and other factors.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 24–28)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jersey Mike's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase or lease equipment, furniture, and small wares from designated or approved suppliers. These items, which are listed in the Manual, include refrigerators, freezers, meat cases, slicers, grills, ovens, hoods, sinks, tables, and chairs. Jersey Mike's affiliates may be designated or approved suppliers for certain items.
The cost for equipment, furniture, and small wares will vary depending on financing terms, the size of the restaurant, and the specific brands purchased. The estimated initial investment for these items ranges from $31,627 to $207,546.
This designated supplier requirement ensures brand consistency and quality control across all Jersey Mike's locations. However, it also means franchisees have limited flexibility in sourcing these essential items and must adhere to the franchisor's approved vendors, potentially impacting costs and procurement processes.