Sub sandwich company plans to open 300
locations over 10 years
MANASQUAN, N.J., Jan. 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Mike's
Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs,
announced an Area Director and Development Agreement with Redberry
Restaurants ("Redberry"), one of Canada's largest restaurant operators.
Redberry was named Area Director for Canada with a development agreement to open
300 Jersey Mike's restaurants across Canada by 2034, via a combination of
Redberry-owned-and-operated stores and supported franchisee
locations.
Jersey Mike's Subs announced an Area
Director and Development Agreement with Redberry Restaurants.
"We are proud to partner with Ken
Otto and his team at Redberry," said Peter Cancro, founder and CEO, Jersey Mike's
Franchise Systems, Inc. "Their extensive history and reputation in
the restaurant business are second to none. Also critical to our
company is that they share the same culture and mission statement:
to give and make a difference. They are committed to their team
members and their local communities."
This marks the first major international expansion for Jersey
Mike's in its 68-year history. Redberry will purchase the two
existing Jersey Mike's locations in Kitchener and London and will open five new Jersey Mike's in
Ontario in 2024, forming the
foundation for rapid new store growth. The Kitchener and
London locations will be
completely remodeled in early 2024 to reflect Jersey Mike's new
image.
Redberry owns and operates 180-plus restaurant locations
across Canada under the BURGER KING® and Taco
Bell brands, and now together with Jersey Mike's, has signed
agreements for more than 600 additional restaurants.
"We're thrilled that Jersey Mike's entrusted us with bringing
their iconic brand to Canada,"
said Ken Otto, CEO of Redberry. "We
resonated strongly with their culture, product, and mission, and
are excited to 'Make it Happen' for both Jersey Mike's and their
Canadian fans."
Otto added, "In addition to building our own Jersey Mike's,
growth will be accelerated by way of supporting other franchisees
to join the Jersey Mike's story in every province across
Canada."
For information about franchising with Jersey Mike's in
Canada, please visit:
www.jerseymikes.ca/franchise
Founded in 1956 at the Jersey Shore, Jersey Mike's is set to
shake up the Canadian QSR scene. Jersey Mike's premium meats and
cheeses are sliced on the spot and piled high on in-store baked
bread. Jersey Mike's fans crave their subs made Mike's
Way® with the freshest vegetables – onions, lettuce and
tomatoes – topped off with an exquisite zing of "the juice," red
wine vinegar and an olive oil blend. Authentic cheesesteaks are
grilled fresh.
Not Just a Meal, but a Movement
The iconic American
brand is about more than just high-quality ingredients:
"Giving…making a difference in someone's life" has been
Jersey Mike's mission from the beginning. Since 2010, Jersey Mike's
locations throughout the country have raised more than $110 million for local charities. In 2023 alone,
the chain raised a record-breaking $21
million to help more than 200 local charities during its
annual Month of Giving.
This strong foundation in philanthropy perfectly aligns with
Redberry's mission to support and uplift local communities.
Redberry is a leader in supporting its current Brand partner
charitable initiatives and has raised over $1 million dollars to support these outstanding
causes. Redberry also sponsors a wide variety of local community
initiatives throughout the year and is an active participant in the
YMCA and University Co-Op programs to offer jobs and career
training.
About Jersey Mike's Subs
Jersey Mike's Subs, with more
than 3,000 locations open and in development nationwide, serves
authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs on in-store freshly baked
bread — the same recipe it started with in 1956. Passion for giving
in Jersey Mike's local communities is reflected in its mission
statement "Giving…making a difference in someone's life." For more
information, please visit jerseymikes.com or follow us on
Facebook (facebook.com/jerseymikes), Instagram
(instagram.com/jerseymikes), and Twitter
(twitter.com/jerseymikes.com).
Watch Sub Sandwich-making Broll here.
About Redberry Restaurants
Founded in 2005, Redberry
is one of Canada's largest QSR
restaurant Franchisees. Redberry owns and operates 180-plus
restaurants across the country, operating under the
BURGER KING®, Taco Bell and Jersey Mike's
Subs brands. With signed agreements to build more
than 600 new restaurants, Redberry is one of
Canada's fastest-growing
restaurant companies. Redberry's mission and accelerated
growth trajectory are made possible by its partnership with City
Capital Ventures. Culturally, we have created an environment
where our partners, brands, and team members can achieve the
best versions of themselves. Redberry is proud to have been
awarded "Restaurant Top 200: The Nation's Largest and Most
Successful Franchisees" by Franchise Times for the last two
years, and Burger King's Franchisee of the year for North America in 2021. We truly
are architects of a different kind of restaurant company.
CONTACTS:
Jersey Mike's Subs: Kyle Potvin,
kpotvin@splashllc.com, 917-838-4500
Redberry Restaurants: Sharron Fry,
Director of Marketing, media@redberry.ca
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