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Leadership

Jersey Mike's Peter Cancro is named RB's 2024 Restaurant Leader of the Year

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2024

The CEO was chosen by the editorial staff of Restaurant Business in recognition of the success and give-back culture the Jersey native has made constants for the high-flying chain.

Leadership

You can't take the station wagon out of Peter Cancro

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2024

His hands-on, down-to-earth style, forged when he bought the chain at just 17, has persisted through five decades. It’s a success formula that has earned him the selection as this year’s Restaurant Leader of the Year.

Financing

A tale of two Subway competitors

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2024

The Bottom Line: As thriving fast-food sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s ponders a potential $8 billion sale, it’s worth comparing the brand to a long-vanquished rival: Quiznos. The difference is unit economics.

Financing

Blackstone is said to be pursuing a purchase of Jersey Mike's for around $8B

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 05, 2024

The sandwich chain is reportedly open to a deal with the private equity firm or another suitor, according to media reports, though talks have cooled more recently.

Marketing

Jersey Mike's annual Month of Giving generates $25M for charities

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 03, 2024

The record intake in March surpassed the sub sandwich chain's previous high mark by 19%.

Technology

Jersey Mike's gives artificial intelligence a try

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 25, 2024

The sub-sandwich chain is testing a system that fields phoned-in takeout orders and provides information about the menu and store.

Financing

Jersey Mike's inks deal for cross-Canada expansion

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 17, 2024

The sub chain has signed on Taco Bell and Burger King franchisee Redberry Restaurants to lead the charge, with a goal of adding 300 stores north of the border during the next decade.

Leadership

What's next for Jersey Mike's? CEO-owner Peter Cancro is thinking

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2023

The addition of a second concept and overseas expansion are probabilities. A change in ownership is also possible, he says.

Workforce

Restaurants show their best and worst as employers

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 07, 2023

Reality Check: McDonald's sets a new low with virtual layoffs, while Jersey Mike's wins the public's favor.

Leadership

For Peter Cancro, doing good is the secret to fueling Jersey Mike’s growth

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 27, 2022

The sandwich shop CEO, who has owned the company since he was 17, led his chain to soaring sales by taking care of franchisees, workers and communities, earning a Restaurant Leader of the Year nomination.

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