East-coast Sub Sensation Jersey Mike's Opens First Location In Louisiana

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Owners Celebrate with Free Subs for Donation to High Schools

October 20, 2011 // Franchising.com // Shreveport, LA - Jersey Mike’s Subs opens its 30th market with its first store in the state of Louisiana, here in Shreveport. Jersey Mike’s owners, Bryan Selden and Jeff Worthen know the importance of community relations and celebrated their new ties with the area during their grand opening on Wednesday, October 19.

“Jeff and I are thrilled to be blazing a trail into Jersey Mike’s 30th state – Louisiana!” said Selden. “Jersey Mike’s Subs has been around for 55 years, creating wonderful customer experiences one sub at a time. To be part of this inspiring company and already setting a milestone could not make us happier.”

To commemorate the event, the new restaurant, located at 7435 Youree Drive, hosted a 5-day fundraiser from Wednesday, October 19 through Sunday, October 23, with proceeds supporting Captain Shreve High School and C. E. Byrd High School. Anyone who had a fundraising coupon received a free regular sub for a minimum $1 contribution. Coupons were circulated throughout the community and in local newspapers.

“Education and leadership development are incredibly important for our youth. That is why we decided to support these two great high schools. Each one has significant programs for the students in Shreveport to mature and advance in a safe environment," said Selden. “We look forward to helping to make a difference in their school year.”

The history of the company is one of entrepreneurship and giving back. CEO Peter Cancro started the company at age 17, before he was even legally able to slice a sub. Today, Jersey Mike’s has more than 500 locations open and in-development nationwide. The company remains committed to making a difference in the communities it serves. In May, Jersey Mike’s Subs went pink, kicking off a six-month fundraiser, “Mike’s Way to a Cure®,” benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure® which culminates at the end of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The goal is to raise one million dollars for cancer research. In addition, another nationwide fundraiser, “Month of Giving,” in March 2011 raised more than $600,000 for 66 local charities.

Jersey Mike’s is known for its New Jersey-style subs, made “Mike’s Way” with onions, lettuce, tomatoes and a signature blend of olive oil, red wine vinegar and spices. The company only uses private labeled meats and cheeses that are sliced fresh for each sandwich and piled high on in-store baked bread. Everything is quickly made to order for each customer, just the way the first subs were made at the original Jersey Mike’s more than fifty years ago. Another trademark of the Jersey Mike’s experience is the neighborly banter served up by a high-energy team. Jersey Mike’s wins best sub awards in virtually every market it enters.

Store hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. You can contact this store directly at 318-797-1470.

About Jersey Mike’s

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.

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