Who is required to be trained before beginning operation of a Jersey Mikes Franchised Restaurant?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Train you, if you are an individual, or your Controlling Principal if you are an entity, your designated and approved manager, and your designated and approved shift supervisors before beginning operation of the Franchised Restaurant as described in this Item 11 below. (Section 5.1) Company does not charge for this training or service; however, you and your employees' expenses of attending this program, including travel costs, room and board expenses and employees' salaries will be your sole responsibility.
Training occurs at Company's headquarters and at locations designated by Company.
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, before opening a franchised restaurant, Jersey Mike's requires training for specific individuals. This includes the franchisee (if an individual) or the controlling principal (if the franchisee is an entity), the designated and approved manager, and the designated and approved shift supervisors. Jersey Mike's does not charge a fee for this training. However, the franchisee is responsible for covering all expenses associated with attending the training program, such as travel, room and board, and employee salaries.
Training for Jersey Mike's occurs both at the company's headquarters and at other locations designated by the company. This comprehensive training ensures that key personnel are well-prepared to manage and operate the restaurant according to Jersey Mike's standards.
This requirement ensures that the franchisee and their key staff possess the knowledge and skills necessary to uphold Jersey Mike's operational standards and deliver a consistent customer experience. By investing in thorough training, Jersey Mike's aims to mitigate operational risks and support the success of its franchisees.