Tinton Falls, N.J. — Jersey Mike’s Subs Inc. has opened its first restaurant in the United Kingdom, bringing its brand to Europe for the first time. Located just steps from Oxford Street and Oxford Circus, the restaurant is the first to open under the master franchise agreement with Jersey Mike’s Founder Peter Cancro, who is set to develop 300 restaurants across the UK and Ireland.
Jersey Mike’s expects to open four locations in London before year-end. The brand’s second London location is scheduled to open in mid-November on Baker Street.
Jersey Mike’s was founded in 1956 as a single sub shop on the Jersey Shore and has grown to more than 3,400 locations globally. The London opening is part of Jersey Mike’s long term plan to operate approximately 15,000 stores globally.
“Having spent my career building this brand, it’s incredibly rewarding to see Jersey Mike’s open its first restaurant in the UK,” says Cancro, founder of Jersey Mike’s and CEO of JM Submarines UK LTD. “London is the perfect place to begin Jersey Mike’s next chapter.”
Andy Skehan, president of international at Jersey Mike’s, adds: “The UK is a highly attractive market with a vibrant restaurant industry and consumers who value high-quality food and differentiated dining experiences. As we continue to expand internationally, our focus is on entering markets where we see strong long term demand and an opportunity to build meaningful brand awareness over time. This first restaurant establishes a strong foundation for future growth across the UK and marks an important milestone in our broader international expansion strategy.”
Jersey Mike’s is a leading fast-casual restaurant franchisor with more than 3,400 locations across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1956 as Mike’s Subs in Point Pleasant, N.J., the company has grown from a single neighborhood sub shop into one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in America. For more information, visit https://www.jerseymikes.com/real-estate.
SOURCE: Jersey Mike’s Subs Inc.