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Jersey Mike’s Files for IPO
On Thursday, Jersey Mike's filed for an initial public offering, planning to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker 'JMKE,' marking the sandwich chain's entry into the public markets.
Systemwide sales crossed $4.3 billion last year, up 13% from the previous period, driven by 50% cumulative same-store sales growth from 2020 through 2025 across roughly 3,300 locations.
CEO Charlie Morrison, who previously led Wingstop, steers the brand's global expansion following Blackstone's majority acquisition last year, managing a development pipeline of over 1,600 stores.
Regulatory filings reveal founder Peter Cancro retained 'meaningful equity' and a board seat while his family received significant compensation, including an aircraft transferred to a Cancro-controlled entity for approximately $41 million.
Jersey Mike's currently ranks as the second-largest hoagie chain in the United States behind Subway, while the prospectus disclosed boilerplate artificial intelligence risk warnings as the brand prepares for its public debut.