Does Jersey Mikes have specific guidelines for Rosemary Parmesan Bread?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Franchisor may provide to Franchisee, a list of approved manufacturers, suppliers and distributors and approved food and non-food products, recipes, fixtures, equipment, signs, stationery, supplies and services which Franchisor has approved to be carried or used in JERSEY MIKE'S System.
Franchisor may revise the approved list of manufacturers, suppliers and distributors and the approved list of food and non-food products, recipes, fixtures, equipment, signs, stationery, supplies and other materials from time to time in its sole discretion. Such approved list shall be submitted to Franchisee as Franchisor deems advisable.
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.
Franchisee may purchase such products which meet Franchisor's specifications and quality standards from Franchisor and its Affiliates if they offer such products, or fr om suppliers approved by Franchisor as meeting its criteria for JERSEY MIKE'S suppliers.
If Franchisee proposes to offer for sale at the Franchised Restaurant any brand of product, or to use in the operation of the Franchised Restaurant any brand of food ingredient or other material or supply, which is not then approved by Franchisor as meeting its minimum specifications and quality standards, or to purchase any product from a supplier that is not then designated by Franchisor as an approved supplier, Franchisee shall first notify Franchisor and shall upon request by Franchisor submit samples and such other information as Franchisor requires for examination and/or testing or to otherwise determine whether such product, material or supply, or such proposed supplier, meets its specifications and quality standards.
Franchisor will not be obligated to respond to Franchisee's request, and any actions Franchisor takes in response to Franchisee's request will be at Franchisor's discretion, including the assessment of a fee t o compensate Franchisor for the time and resources Franchisor spends in evaluating the proposed product and/or supplier.
Franchisor may, with or without cause, revoke Franchisor's approval of any product and/or supplier at any time.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 77)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Jersey Mikes Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) specifies that all menu items, including breads, must adhere to the recipes, cooking techniques, and processes designated by Jersey Mikes. Franchisees must prepare all menu items according to these standards, as they are considered integral to the Jersey Mikes system. Failure to comply with these recipes and techniques can be detrimental to the brand.
Jersey Mikes provides franchisees with a list of approved manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors for food and non-food products, including recipes. This list may be revised periodically at Jersey Mikes's discretion. Franchisees are required to use products that meet Jersey Mikes's specifications and quality standards, and they can purchase these products from Jersey Mikes and its affiliates or from approved suppliers.
If a franchisee wishes to introduce a new brand of product or ingredient not already approved by Jersey Mikes, they must notify Jersey Mikes and submit samples and information for evaluation. Jersey Mikes has the discretion to approve or reject the request and may charge a fee for the evaluation process. Additionally, Jersey Mikes retains the right to revoke approval of any product or supplier at any time. Therefore, while the FDD doesn't specifically mention Rosemary Parmesan Bread, it is expected that franchisees adhere to the brand's standards for all bread products.