The Journal. · Friday, August 7, 2026
Jersey Mike's CEO, Peter Cancro, discussed the company's growth and philosophy, emphasizing the importance of fresh ingredients and community involvement. He also touched on the challenges and rewards of scaling a business from a single location to a national brand.
“We started with nothing, literally nothing, and built this from the ground up.”
“It's all about the people, the community, and the product. That's our winning formula.”
“We believe in slicing the meat and cheese right here, right in front of the customer.”