Submarine sandwich chain with authentic Jersey-style subs
Blackstone paid $8 billion for a majority stake in Jersey Mike's, making it one of the most expensive QSR acquisitions in history. Now the private equity giant is executing a textbook franchise growth play: 400+ new units in 2026, international expansion into the UK and Ireland, and whispers of an IPO before the decade ends.
March 24, 2026
Jersey Mike's Subs is one of the fastest-growing QSR brands in the country. The chain has grown from a regional East Coast concept to a national powerhouse, adding hundreds of locations annually and c
March 21, 2026
While the restaurant industry is projected to grow just over 4% in 2025, a select group of quick-service chains is crushing that benchmark. These 25 brands are expanding at breakneck speed, opening hundreds of locations, and reshaping the competitive landscape through smart strategies, loyal...
March 19, 2026
In November 2024, private equity giant Blackstone agreed to acquire a majority stake in Jersey Mike's Subs for $8 billion. The deal came just months after Blackstone purchased Tropical Smoothie Caf...
November 12, 2025