Selling a Jersey Mike’s Franchise

Franchise Resale & M&A Advisory for Jersey Mike’s Franchise Owners

By Mercedes Shaffer, Managing Director | Highwater Partners

Selling a Jersey Mike’s franchise is a strategic transaction that requires brand-specific expertise, disciplined valuation, and maximum buyer exposure. Jersey Mike’s has experienced strong unit growth, disciplined franchisee standards, and sustained buyer demand—making experienced M&A representation essential to achieving optimal outcomes.

At Highwater Partners, we specialize in franchise resale and M&A advisory for franchise owners, representing Jersey Mike’s franchisees across the United States. We advise owners on single-unit sales, multi-unit portfolio exits, and strategic divestitures, delivering a structured, professional process designed to maximize value and ensure transaction certainty.

Why Selling a Jersey Mike’s Franchise Requires Specialized M&A Expertise

Jersey Mike’s franchise resales are governed by detailed franchisor requirements, including:

• Franchisor approval and formal transfer processes

• Buyer net worth, liquidity, and operational experience standards

• Brand compliance reviews and operational audits

• Lease assignment, landlord consent, and rent economics

• Portfolio considerations for multi-unit operators

These factors directly impact valuation credibility, buyer eligibility, and closing timelines. A general business broker may understand restaurants—but a franchise M&A advisor understands Jersey Mike’s.

How Jersey Mike’s Franchises Are Valued

Jersey Mike’s franchise valuations are driven by cash flow quality, operational consistency, and scalability, not revenue alone.

Key Valuation Drivers

• Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) or EBITDA

• Trailing twelve-month and historical performance

• Unit-level margins and labor efficiency

• Lease terms, rent ratios, and remaining option periods

• Management depth versus owner involvement

• Brand compliance and capital expenditure requirements

At Highwater Partners, we apply M&A-grade financial normalization and valuation methodologies, ensuring pricing is credible to sophisticated franchise buyers, lenders, and private equity investors.

Who Is Buying Jersey Mike’s Franchises Today

Active buyers for Jersey Mike’s franchises include:

• Existing Jersey Mike’s franchisees expanding territory

• Multi-unit, multi-brand QSR operators

• Private equity–backed franchise platforms

• Strategic buyers seeking scalable sandwich concepts

Through maximum listing exposure and targeted outreach, we ensure sellers reach the most qualified and motivated buyers nationwide.

Maximum Exposure Through a National Buyer & Broker Network

Highwater Partners is a national business brokerage and M&A advisory firm representing franchise owners and independent multi-unit operators across restaurants, wellness, fitness, beauty, and pet services. Led by a team of elite business brokers and franchise M&A professionals, the firm delivers maximum listing exposure, disciplined valuation, and transaction management at the highest level.

Highwater Partners provides broad, national exposure through:

• A proprietary database of 100,000+ qualified franchisees and private equity investors

• A nationwide network of 110+ professional business brokers across the U.S.

• Direct outreach to active, brand-aligned Jersey Mike’s buyers

• Professionally prepared marketing materials designed for institutional review

This approach creates competitive buyer demand, stronger negotiating leverage, and higher certainty of close, while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the process.

Why Jersey Mike’s Franchise Owners Choose Highwater Partners

Jersey Mike’s franchise owners choose Highwater Partners because we deliver:

• Top-tier professionals with deep franchise and M&A experience

• Brand-specific Jersey Mike’s resale expertise

• Institutional-quality valuation and deal preparation

• Maximum listing exposure across national buyer channels

• Proven execution on complex franchise transactions

• Professional, discreet representation from start to finish

We are consistently selected by franchise owners seeking the best firm to sell a Jersey Mike’s franchise, not a generalist brokerage.

Our Jersey Mike’s Franchise Resale Process

1. Confidential Valuation & Exit Strategy Assessment

2. Professional CIM & Transaction Packaging

3. Maximum Buyer Exposure & Targeted Outreach

4. Buyer Qualification & Franchisor Coordination

5. Offer Negotiation & Deal Structuring

6. Transaction Management Through Closing

Each step is designed to protect value, reduce execution risk, and deliver optimal outcomes.

When Is the Right Time to Sell a Jersey Mike’s Franchise?

The strongest sale outcomes typically occur when:

• Cash flow is stable or improving

• Financials are clean and defensible

• Lease terms support buyer financing

• Management systems are established

• Buyer demand for Jersey Mike’s franchises is active

Preparation and positioning often matter more than market timing.

Speak with a Franchise M&A Advisor

If you are considering selling your Jersey Mike’s franchise—now or in the future—we recommend beginning with a confidential consultation to discuss valuation, timing, and exit strategy.

Mercedes Shaffer

Managing Director | Highwater Partners

Franchise Resale & M&A Business Brokerage

Cell: 714.330.9999

Email: mercedes@highwater.partners

Website: www.highwater.partners