What are the specific product specifications for bread at Jersey Mikes?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 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.
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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 77)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jersey Mike's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to the franchisor's standards for all products, including bread. Jersey Mike's establishes the specifications and quality standards for all breads, ingredients and other food and beverage products.
Franchisees are required to purchase products that meet Jersey Mike's specifications and quality standards. These products can be purchased either from Jersey Mike's and its affiliates, if they offer them, or from suppliers approved by Jersey Mike's. If a franchisee wants to use a product or supplier that hasn't been approved, they must notify Jersey Mike's and submit samples for evaluation.
Jersey Mike's has the discretion to change the System, including specifications or standards for menu items and products. Franchisees are obligated to adopt these changes, with some limitations on capital expenditure amounts required for changes to the restaurant. Franchisees must also maintain the confidentiality of Jersey Mike's proprietary information, including recipes and product formulas.