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title: "Jersey Mike’s Introduces New Catering Program"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/66320442-1b50-4162-832b-a4fa7a15a27a
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20200831_jersey_mikes_introduces_new_catering_program.html
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
published: 2020-08-31T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:34:24.483Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561758033-d89a9ad46330?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Jersey Mike’s Introduces New Catering Program

**TL;DR:** Jersey Mike's introduces a new catering program with individually wrapped meal options, including subs by the box and individual lunch boxes. The program addresses the need for secure meal options for gatherings and small events.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2020-08-31. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20200831_jersey_mikes_introduces_new_catering_program.html).*

## Story

- **Subs By The Box:** Features individually wrapped and labeled subs. Each box feeds 12 people and is made up of four sub varieties, prepared the sub shop’s iconic Mike’s Way with onions, lettuce, tomatoes, “the juice” and spices.

- **Individual Lunch Boxes:** Perfect for grab and go, the boxes come with a choice of two sub sizes (regular or mini), with sub sandwiches prepared Mike’s Way. Each box includes a bag of chips and a fresh-baked cookie. A 20 oz. bottled drink can be added.

Cookie and brownie platters are also available.

“Although planned before the pandemic, our updated catering program addresses the need for individually wrapped meal options requested by so many of our customers,” said Rich Hope, Chief Marketing Officer, Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, Inc. “Demand right now is for catering options for small gatherings as well as for feeding essential workers.” The graphics on the catering boxes mirror the new contemporary store design being introduced at all Jersey Mike’s restaurants across the country.

Guests can place catering orders in-store or for no contact pick-up at the door through Jersey Mike’s website or the Jersey Mike’s app.

During the pandemic, franchise owners across the country have donated millions of sub sandwiches to healthcare workers, seniors, children and others. Also, this spring, the company donated more than $2 million to Feeding America and $1 million to Aaron Judge’s ALL RISE Foundation.

Jersey Mike’s, a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with more than 2,500 locations open and under development nationwide, believes that making a sub sandwich and making a difference can be one and the same. Voted America’s Favorite Sandwich Brand in Market Force Information’s 2019 QSR study, Jersey Mike’s offers A Sub Above®, serving authentic fresh sliced subs on freshly baked bread – the same recipe it started with in 1956 – and is passionate about giving back to its local communities. (Founder and CEO Peter Cancro shares company history.)

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- qsr industry (topic)
- Jersey Mike's (company)
- menu expansion (topic)
- Peter Cancro (person)
- Feeding America (company)
- Aaron's (company)
- catering program (topic)
- food packaging (topic)
- Jersey Mike's investment in Feeding America (deal)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20200831_jersey_mikes_introduces_new_catering_program.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/66320442-1b50-4162-832b-a4fa7a15a27a).