Does Jersey Mikes use a Production Pro Chart, and where can I find it?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Developer acknowledges that its entire knowledge of the operation of a JERSEY MIKE'S Restaurant, including without limitation the method of preparation of sandwiches and other food products and other specifications, product formulae, standards and restaurant operating procedures of a JERSEY MIKE'S Restaurants, is derived from information disclosed to Developer by Franchisor and that certain of such information is proprietary, confidential and a trade secret of Franchisor.
Developer agrees that it shall maintain the absolute confidentially of all such proprietary information during and after the term of the franchise and that it shall not use any such information in any other business or in any manner not specifically authorized or approved in writing by Franchisor.
- 6.3 Developer shall divulge such confidential information only to such of its employees as must have access to it in order to operate the Developer's Business.
Any and all information, knowledge and know-how, including, without limitation, drawings, materials, equipment, techniques, restaurant systems, product formulas, recipes and other data, which Franchisor designated as confidential shall be deemed confidential for purposes of this Agreement, except information which Developer can demonstrate came to its attention prior to disclosure by Franchisor; or which, at the time of disclosure by Franchisor to Developer, had become part of the public domain, through publication or communication by others, so long as such disclosure was not caused by Developer.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 77)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, it is not specified whether Jersey Mike's uses a Production Pro Chart. However, the FDD does mention a Confidential Operations Manual.
The FDD states that the franchisee's knowledge of operating a Jersey Mike's Restaurant, including preparation methods, specifications, product formulas, standards, and operating procedures, comes from information disclosed by Jersey Mike's. This information is considered proprietary, confidential, and a trade secret. Franchisees must maintain absolute confidentiality and can only share it with employees who need access to operate the business.
Given that the FDD mentions the Operations Manual as a source of key operational details, it is possible that information about production charts or similar tools would be found there. A prospective franchisee should ask Jersey Mike's whether a Production Pro Chart or similar resource is part of the Operations Manual or other training materials.