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Financing

Jersey Mike's is reportedly planning an IPO, just one year after its sale to Blackstone

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2026

The sandwich chain has hired advisors who could take the company public as soon as this year, according to Bloomberg. The chain could get a valuation of as much as $12 billion.

Financing

Jersey Mike's CEO Charlie Morrison doesn't want to ruin a good thing

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 20, 2026

The Bottom Line: The fast-food sandwich chain’s chief executive acknowledges that consumers are paying close attention to any changes the company makes under its new owners.

Financing

Why Peter Cancro is the best person to take Jersey Mike's to Europe

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2026

The sandwich chain’s founder and current chairman, who sold the company last year, will develop 400 locations in the U.K. and Ireland in its first major international development agreement outside North America.

Leadership

A new era begins: Charlie Morrison takes the helm at Jersey Mike's

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 24, 2025

Charlie Morrison has been appointed CEO of Jersey Mike’s, succeeding founder Peter Cancro. With plans for domestic and international growth, Morrison aims to uphold the brand's culture while driving innovation in a competitive market. Discover what lies ahead for this popular sandwich chain.

Leadership

Charlie Morrison to be the new CEO of Jersey Mike's

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 24, 2025

The former Wingstop chief executive will take over as CEO of the sandwich chain, while founder Peter Cancro will remain chairman. Morrison will be only the second CEO in the company’s history.

Leadership

The next step for Jersey Mike's? Europe and a new CEO, eventually

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2025

The sandwich chain, which just completed its sale to Blackstone, is thriving in Canada and wants to cross the pond. But it also has big plans here and ultimately will bring in a new chief executive.

Marketing

Jersey Mike's has a sponsorship deal with the NFL

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 31, 2025

The fast-food sandwich chain has a deal with the National Football League, just months after it completed its sale to the private-equity firm Blackstone.

Financing

Why Jersey Mike's returned money to some franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 06, 2025

The Bottom Line: Peter Cancro was so determined to improve operations at the sandwich chain that he sacrificed revenue and unit growth to get it. It’s a lesson others should follow.

Workforce

Sysco employees say they're set to strike in Houston—and possibly elsewhere

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 20, 2024

The walkout would affect a host of restaurants in the market, including local units of The Cheesecake Factory, Jersey Mike's, Jimmy John's, Pappas Restaurants and the Buc-ee's c-store chain, according to the local Teamsters chapter planning the strike.

Financing

Why Peter Cancro decided to sell Jersey Mike's

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 20, 2024

Exclusive: In his first interview since selling the sandwich chain to private-equity firm Blackstone for $8 billion, the owner and longtime CEO said now was the time to make a move. But he remains invested in the company he first bought as a high schooler.

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