Franchising

Jersey Mike’s opening 300 locations in Canada

Photo: Jersey Mike’s

January 17, 2024

Jersey Mike's Subs has signed an area director and development agreement with Redberry Restaurants, one of Canada's largest restaurant operators, to open 300 Jersey Mike's restaurants across Canada by 2034, via a combination of Redberry-owned-and-operated stores and supported franchisee locations.

"We are proud to partner with Ken Otto and his team at Redberry," Peter Cancro, founder and CEO, Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems Inc., said in a company press release. "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 are committed to their team members and their local communities."

The deal marks the first major international expansion for Jersey Mike's in its 68-year history. Redberry will purchase the two existing Jersey Mike's locations in Kitchener and London and will open five new Jersey Mike's in Ontario in 2024, forming the foundation for rapid new store growth. The Kitchener and London locations will be completely remodeled in early 2024 to reflect Jersey Mike's new image.

Redberry owns and operates 180-plus restaurant locations across Canada under the Burger King and Taco Bell brands.

"We're thrilled that Jersey Mike's entrusted us with bringing their iconic brand to Canada," Ken Otto, CEO of Redberry, said in the release. "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."