The Journal. · Friday, August 7, 2026
Peter Cancro, founder and CEO of Jersey Mike's, shared the story of how the sub shop concept originated from his experiences working at a similar establishment as a teenager. He detailed the initial challenges and the commitment to quality that defined the brand from its inception.
“I was 14 years old when I started working at a sub shop, and I fell in love with it.”
“From day one, the vision was clear: offer the freshest ingredients and the best possible sub.”
“It wasn't easy, but we were relentless in our pursuit of quality.”