Jersey Mike's Subs

$JMKEF500 #1
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySandwiches: Submarine
Locations3,227
Franchisee Count3,765
Franchise Fee$20,000
Item 7 Low$436,176
Item 7 Midpoint$799,202
Item 7 High$1,162,228
Royalty Fees6.5% of Gross Receipts
Ad / Brand Fund5%
Sold Not Open563
ParentA SUB ABOVE, LLC
PE / InvestorBlackstone Inc.
Founded1956
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business69
Began FranchisingFebruary 1987
HQTinton Falls, NJ
Executives18
Main Phone(732) 223-4044
FDD IssuedApril 10, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 🔒
Franchisor

A Sub Above, LLC offers franchises for the establishment, development and operation of Jersey Mike's Subs restaurants serving made-to-order submarine type sandwiches, other sandwiches and related food products and beverages for on-premises and off-premises consumption.

A Sub Above, LLC (Delaware LLC formed Oct 31, 2019) is indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems, LLC (JMFS; Delaware LLC as of Dec 30, 2024). Principal place of business: 1 Commvault Way, Suite 400, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724. C-suite: CEO Charlie Morrison (since Apr 2025), President/COO Stacy Peterson (since Sep 2025), CFO Michele Allen (since Dec 2025), CIO Scott Scherer, CDO Brian Sommers, General Counsel Scott McLester. Approximately 15+ named executives and support staff listed.

A Sub Above, LLC offers franchises for the establishment, development and operation of Jersey Mike's Subs restaurants serving made-to-order submarine type sandwiches, other sandwiches and related food products and beverages for on-premises and off-premises consumption.

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