Where does the 'Welcome to Phase 2' training for Jersey Mikes take place?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Jersey* – Training Schedule Five Days Total
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-the- Job Training | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to Phase 2 | 0.5 | 0 | Training Center in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, or at another location in New Jersey as designated by Company | |
| Introductions- Trainers and | 0.5 | 0.0 | Training Center in Point Pleasant, | |
| JMMITs provide personal | New Jersey, or at another location | |||
| background information- Review | in New Jersey as designated by | |||
| howtoduplicate | Company | |||
| Jersey Mike’s Tradition and History, New Jersey State History | 1.0 | 0.0 | Training Center in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, or at another location in New Jersey as designated by Company | |
| Creating Change and Growth | 1.0 | 0.0 | Training Center in Point Pleasant, | |
| (split between AM and PM) | * First-time Franchise Owners are required to attend Phase 2 in New Jersey as part of their training requirements. Phase 2 is open to all First-Time and Existing Franchise Owners. |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 35–51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jersey Mikes's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Welcome to Phase 2' training location depends on whether the franchisee is a first-time owner or an existing owner opening an additional location. For first-time Jersey Mikes franchisees, 'Welcome to Phase 2' takes place at the company's training center in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, or at another location in New Jersey designated by the company. For existing franchisees, 'Welcome to Phase 2' takes place at various locations outside of New Jersey.
For first-time franchisees attending Phase 2 in New Jersey, the 'Welcome to Phase 2' segment is a 0.5-hour classroom session. For existing franchisees attending Phase 2 In-Market, the 'Welcome to Phase 2' segment is also a 0.5-hour classroom session.
It is important for prospective Jersey Mikes franchisees to confirm the exact location of their Phase 2 training and Welcome to Phase 2 session with the franchisor, as the location can vary. Understanding the location and format of this initial training segment can help franchisees prepare logistically and mentally for the more extensive training to follow.