What are the specific product specifications for cookies at Jersey Mikes?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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)
Based on the 2025 Jersey Mikes Franchise Disclosure Document, the specific product specifications for cookies are not detailed. However, the FDD does state that all food products must conform to the specifications and quality standards established by Jersey Mikes. This includes sandwiches, menu items, breads, meats, cheeses, ingredients, toppings, spice mixes, and other food and beverage products. Franchisees are required to purchase products that meet Jersey Mike's specifications and quality standards, either from Jersey Mikes and its affiliates or from approved suppliers.
If a franchisee wishes to introduce a new brand of product, ingredient, or supplier not already approved by Jersey Mikes, they must first notify Jersey Mikes and submit samples and information for examination and testing. Jersey Mikes has the discretion to assess a fee for evaluating the proposed product or supplier and may revoke approval of any product or supplier at any time, with or without cause.
In practice, this means that while the FDD doesn't list explicit cookie specifications, Jersey Mikes maintains strict control over product quality and sourcing. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the approved cookie suppliers and product standards during their due diligence. Understanding the process for introducing new products and the associated costs is also crucial for managing the franchise effectively.