Brian Sommers Email Address

Chief Development Officer

Jersey Mike's, a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with more than 1,500 locations open and under development nationwide, believes that making a sub sandwich and making a difference can be one and the same. Jersey Mike's offers A Sub Above, serving authentic fresh sliced subs on freshly baked bread - the same recipe it started with in 1956 - and is passionate about giving back to its local communities.

My summary is simple & authentic. I am a happily married father of 3 from the Jersey Shore that adores my family and enjoys making a difference & having a positive impact on the lives of others. I share the same passion for Jersey Mike's Subs that our leadership, franchisees, sub makers, and customers manifest on a daily basis. I am a proud brand ambassador of Jersey Mike's Subs- a brand that believes that making a sub sandwich and making a difference can be one and the same. We offer our franchisees an opportunity that is as unique as our flavor profile: The chance to build a business around a premium, standout product. A simple, proven business model and an organization made of like minded, passion-filled people. One where QUALITY and COMMUNITY matters. An organization that goes above & beyond in all that we do...a sub above. I am an operator at heart, but found my calling in development. I find it rewarding to help people realize the American dream of small business ownership through franchising. I'm in franchise sales, but I have never sold anything. I help facilitate qualified franchise candidates through a mutual discovery process to determine if franchising is a good fit for the potential franchisee. I have a responsibility to Jersey Mike's Subs and every franchisee in the Jersey Mike's system to protect our brand by recruiting only the BEST candidates into our system. I continue to learn & improve everyday. I have a true passion & love sharing my experiences & knowledge of restaurant operations, development, recruiting, and franchising whenever possible, whether it is an emerging franchisor, franchise sales professional, transitioning veteran or professional athlete looking for a 2nd career in franchising. Specialties: -Operations, New Unit Development, Franchise Sales & Recruitment, Recruitment Marketing, Relationship Building, Trade Shows, Executive Briefings, & Facilitating the Exchange of Information During the Discovery Stage