"Morrison is no stranger to the restaurant industry, with 36 years of experience at well-known companies such as Pizza Hut and Wingstop. While Jersey Mike's is doing just fine, Morrison wants to keep it that way and has slowly been bringing in people he can trust to keep the company moving in a positive direction, enhancing and optimizing what already exists."
"You'll still get freshly made deli sandwiches and all the great meats and toppings you've always enjoyed, but the company is expanding into new locations, trying to appeal to a wider demographic, and funding its business in new ways. You should also expect a few menu additions."
Jersey Mike's is undergoing significant changes in 2026 following founder Peter Cancro's retirement and the appointment of new CEO Charlie Morrison in April 2025. Morrison brings 36 years of restaurant industry experience from companies like Pizza Hut and Wingstop. Rather than making drastic shifts, the company is strategically tweaking its successful formula by expanding to new locations, appealing to broader demographics, and exploring new funding methods. Menu additions are expected but will likely be thoughtful remixes of existing favorites rather than radical departures. The evolving leadership team is building a renewed vision while preserving what makes Jersey Mike's successful, positioning the chain for stronger growth and continued customer resonance.
Read at Tasting Table
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]