What are the specific guidelines for preparing Gluten Free Bread at Jersey Mikes?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| e. | Bread a | and Cookie Baking | . 1 | | | 1. | Baking Terms Glossary | . 1 | | | 2. | Receiving | . 1 | | | 3. | Storage | . 2 | | | 4. | Product Specifications | . 3 | | | | 1. Thawing | . 3 | | | | 2. Proofing Instruction | . 6 | | | | 3. Baking | . 8 | | | | 4. Cooling | . 9 | | | | 5. Storage After Baking | . 9 | | | | 6. Usage | 11 | | | | 7. Rosemary Parmesan Bread | 11 | | | | 8. Gluten Free Bread | 13 | | | 5. | Station Setup | 16 | | | | 1. Planning | 16 | | | | 2. Jersey Mike's Subs Bread Tracking Sheet | | | | 6. | Cookies | 19 |
14.5 An initial list of specifications, approved manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, approved merchandise, products, materials and training and the Manual shall be provided by Franchisor to Franchisee during Franchisor's initial training program.
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.
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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 77)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jersey Mikes's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, while specific preparation guidelines for Gluten Free Bread are not detailed, the FDD does reference its existence within the training materials. The franchisee will receive training and a manual with an initial list of specifications, approved manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, approved merchandise, products, and materials.
The franchisee must adhere to Jersey Mike's standards and recipes for all menu items. All food products and materials must conform to the specifications and quality standards established by Jersey Mikes. Franchisees can purchase products meeting these standards from Jersey Mikes or its approved suppliers.
The franchisee is required to follow the recipes, cooking techniques, and processes designated by Jersey Mikes, as these are integral to the Jersey Mike's system. Failure to comply with these standards could be detrimental to the brand. The franchisee should consult the operations manual and training materials provided during the initial training program for detailed instructions on preparing Gluten Free Bread and other menu items.