Who is responsible for the expenses of attending the Jersey Mikes training program?

According to Jersey Mike's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for covering the expenses incurred while attending the training program. This includes costs related to travel, room, and board for both the franchisee and their employees. Jersey Mike's does not charge a separate fee for the initial training program itself.

This means that in addition to the franchise fee and other initial investment costs, a prospective Jersey Mike's franchisee needs to budget for these training-related expenses. The number of employees requiring training and the distance to the training location will directly impact these costs. It is important to consider these factors when evaluating the overall financial commitment required to start a Jersey Mike's franchise.

While Jersey Mike's covers the cost of sending a representative to the franchisee's location for a minimum of three days during the restaurant's opening month to assist with standardization and personnel training, the franchisee remains responsible for all other training-related expenses. This is a fairly standard practice in the franchise industry, where franchisees typically bear the costs of their own and their employees' training.