Jersey Mike's opens its very first restaurant in the United Kingdom
Jersey Mike's Subs Inc., the sub sandwich chain, opened its first UK location in London on Nov. 9.
The short version
- Peter Cancro, the founder, plans to open 300 restaurants across the UK and Ireland.
- Check if a new branch opens near your travel routes or watch how major US food chains expand overseas.
Why it matters to you. For business owners watching major brands expand across borders, this move shows how a domestic staple scales up its operations overseas.
Jersey Mike's Subs Inc., the sub sandwich chain, just crossed the Atlantic to open its first restaurant in the United Kingdom on Nov. 9, bringing its hand-crafted subs to Europe for the very first time. Located at 1-4 Argyll Street, just steps from Oxford Circus in London, the new shop marks a major milestone in the company's international growth.
According to ROI-NJ, the store is the first to open under a master franchise agreement led by Jersey Mike's Founder Peter Cancro to develop 300 restaurants across the UK and Ireland. The brand expects to open four locations in London before the end of the year, with a second spot on Baker Street set to open in mid-November.
Charlie Morrison, the CEO of Jersey Mike's, said the company is eager to introduce British guests to the same fresh ingredients that made the brand a household name in North America. Founded in 1956 as a single shop on the Jersey Shore, the company has grown to more than 3,400 locations globally and aims for a long-term potential of roughly 15,000 stores worldwide.
Figures as reported by ROI-NJ.
