Jersey Mike’s Subs Inc. filed for an initial public offering on July 2, 2026, and plans to list on the NYSE under the ticker “JMKE.” The deal includes both primary and secondary shares, with company proceeds earmarked to repay a portion of its Series 2026-1 securitization notes and for general corporate purposes. The fast-growing sub-sandwich franchisor operates more than 3,300 locations and reported $4.2 billion in systemwide sales in 2025.

Business Description

Jersey Mike’s is a predominantly franchised, fast-casual sub sandwich brand built around fresh, sliced-to-order cold subs and grilled hot subs prepared in front of guests. The company emphasizes premium ingredients, in‑store baked bread, and its signature “Mike’s Way” preparation, which has cultivated a large and loyal following. The brand supports franchisees with marketing scale (including national campaigns and an NFL partnership), proprietary technology, supply chain efficiencies, and training programs. Revenue is generated primarily from royalties and advertising fees tied to system sales, with additional income from supplier programs, technology fees, and a small base of company-owned restaurants. Competitive strengths include strong unit economics (2025 AUV of about $1.4 million), a largely asset-light model, broad geographic reach, and a marketing engine that has driven more than 12.5 million active loyalty members.

Market Overview

  • Total addressable market: The U.S. limited-service restaurant market was approximately $377 billion in 2025.
  • Market growth: Limited-service restaurants grew at ~6% CAGR since 2019; fast-casual reached $84 billion in 2025 with ~8.4% CAGR (2019–2025).
  • Market position: One of the largest and fastest-growing limited-service restaurant brands with 3,300+ locations.
  • Key competitors: Not disclosed.
  • Industry trends: Rising food-away-from-home spend, growth in off-premise/digital (83% of LSR visits in 2024), and increased demand for premium ingredients and transparency.

Operational Metrics

  • Customers: MyMike’s loyalty program had over 12.5 million active members in 2025.
  • Locations: 3,300+ stores as of Q1 2026; 3,256 at fiscal year-end 2025.
  • Geographic presence: All 50 U.S. states; Canada; planned expansion into the UK and Ireland.
  • Partnerships: Official Sub Sandwich Partner of the NFL; national ad campaigns featuring celebrity ambassadors.
  • Orders/GMV: Systemwide sales of $4.217 billion in 2025.
  • Other key metrics: 2025 AUV of ~$1.4 million; digital sales were ~42% of system sales in 2025; 6% of stores exceeded $2.0 million AUV; development pipeline of 1,600+ stores; Canada initial units at ~$1.6 million annualized average weekly sales; ACSI score of 84 in 2026, debuting as highest-rated quick-service restaurant.

Financials Highlights

  • Revenue (current): $696 million (FY 2025)
  • Revenue growth: Up ~6.6% year over year (from $653 million in 2024)
  • Operating income: $151 million (FY 2025)
  • Net income: $59 million (FY 2025)

Management

  • Charlie Morrison, Chief Executive Officer - Former CEO of Wingstop and Salad and Go; over three decades of restaurant leadership with public-company experience.
  • Michele Allen, Chief Financial Officer - Former CFO and Head of Strategy at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts; 25+ years in hospitality and franchising finance.
  • Stacy Peterson, President and Chief Operating Officer - Former CEO of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and senior executive at Wingstop; led large-scale digital and operations initiatives.

IPO Structure

  • Issuer: Jersey Mike's Subs Inc.
  • Filing date: July 02, 2026
  • Proposed ticker: JMKE
  • Exchange: NYSE
  • Lead underwriters: Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, J.P. Morgan; co-global coordinators: Barclays, Guggenheim Securities
  • Use of proceeds: Repay a portion of the outstanding Series 2026-1 Notes, with the remainder for general corporate purposes and to cover offering expenses.

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