Jersey Mike's Subs
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $20,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $436,176 – $1,162,228 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6.5% of gross sales |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 3201 (Item 20, p.58) |
| Brand website | https://www.jerseymikes.com/franchise |
About Jersey Mike's Subs
JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS is America's fastest-growing sub sandwich franchise with 3,227 locations systemwide (3,201 franchised + 26 company-owned) as of 12/28/2025 (Item 20, Table No. 1, PDF p.53). The initial franchise fee is $20,000 per restaurant (Item 5, PDF p.9); ongoing royalty is 6.5% of gross receipts (Item 6, PDF p.10). Total estimated initial investment ranges $436,176 to $1,162,228 (Item 7, PDF pp.17-18). Ownership is owner-operator: franchisees must devote full-time energy and best efforts to restaurant operations (Item 15, PDF p.42). [FDD: A Sub Above, LLC, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 10, 2026] TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, the territory carries some protection but not full exclusivity — for example, the franchisor may reserve certain channels or accounts. Future concepts may also be reserved. Areas inside an existing franchisee's protected territory are generally not available to a new buyer for a directly competing unit; the exact limits are in the FDD text quoted above.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Next steps with Jersey Mike's Subs
Put Jersey Mike's Subs on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.