May 13, 2011 // Franchising.com // MANASQUAN, N.J., May 12, 2011 – Jersey Mike's Subs goes pink, launching a six-month fundraiser, "Mike's Way to a Cure®," benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. Starting in May, the multi-faceted initiative will run through October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
"So many people are affected by breast cancer – either themselves or they have a sister, a mother, a daughter or friend who has been diagnosed," said Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike's Founder and CEO. "At Jersey Mike's, we are committed to educating our customers about this important cause and to finding the cures."
The campaign has three phases:
Social media and mobile efforts, in-store signage, billboards and Metro Traffic ads will support the campaign.
"Jersey Mike's partnership creates much needed awareness for breast cancer through their restaurants around the country, while raising funds for life-saving national research and educational programs," said Margo K. Lucero, vice president of business development & partnerships Susan G. Komen for the Cure. "We're delighted to partner with an organization known for giving back to its communities."
This has been a significant fundraising year for Jersey Mike's, which is celebrating its 55th Anniversary in 2011. In March, the company raised more than $600,000 for 66 local charities during its Month of Giving campaign. "Giving – making a difference in someone's life" has been a founding principle of the company from the very beginning.
Jersey Mike's, a sub sandwich franchise with more than 500 stores open and under development nationwide, has a long history of community involvement and support. Started at the Jersey Shore in 1956, Jersey Mike's serves authentic East Coast-style subs on fresh baked bread – the same recipe it started with over 50 years ago. The company's mission is to bring its customers the highest quality, freshest made sub in the industry and give back to the communities in which it operates. A store locator and franchise information for Jersey Mike's can be found at www.jerseymikes.com.
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure, which is now the world's largest breast cancer organization and the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer with more than $1.9 billion invested to date. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.
Jersey Mike's, a sub sandwich franchise, believes that making a sub sandwich and making a difference can be one and the same.