Jersey Mike's Subs

Technology

Jersey Mike's gives artificial intelligence a try

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

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.

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

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

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.

Reality Check: More quick-service restaurants are providing ways for guests to tip employees. Heck, even unions are suddenly for it.

A small but growing number of operators are striving to make themselves a better place to work by offering a pathway to 100% ownership.

The sandwich chain, which just opened its 2,000th unit, now thinks it can get bigger thanks to smaller towns.

After a pandemic pause last year, operators are stepping up food and drink promotions to lure fans as the NFL and college football season kicks off.

CEO Peter Cancro joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about the chain’s strong 2020 and where it goes next.

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