MANASQUAN, N.J. — Jersey Mike’s Subs has revealed an Area Director and Development Agreement with Redberry Restaurants, with plans to open 300 Jersey Mike’s restaurants across Canada by 2034 via a combination of Redberry owned and operated stores and supported franchisee locations. This marks the first major international expansion for the brand in its 68-year history.
Redberry will purchase the two existing Jersey Mike’s locations in Kitchener and London, Ont. and will open five new locations in Ontario in 2024, forming the foundation for rapid new store growth. The Kitchener and London, Ont. locations will be re-modelled in early 2024 to reflect the brand’s new image.
“We’re proud to partner with Ken Otto and his team at Redberry,” says 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’re committed to their team members and their local communities.”
“We’re thrilled that Jersey Mike’s entrusted us with bringing their iconic brand to Canada,” says 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. 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.”
Since 2010, Jersey Mike’s locations throughout the U.S. 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.
