Jersey Mike's Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

Company updates full-year 2026 outlook

Announces $100 million share repurchase authorization

Declares $0.35 special dividend to holders of Class A common stock

TINTON FALLS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jersey Mike’s Subs Inc. (NYSE: JMKE) today announced financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended September 27, 2026.

Third Quarter 2026 Highlights:

• Same-store sales increased 3.0%, primarily driven by transaction growth
• Opened 80 new stores, driving net store growth of 8.8% year over year
• Systemwide sales increased 11% year over year to $1.204 billion
• Total revenue increased 10% year over year to $209 million
• Digital sales mix increased to 43% from 42% in the prior year
• Net income for the quarter of $10 million versus $32 million in the prior year
• Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter of $125 million versus $104 million in the prior year
• Diluted loss per share of Class A common stock of $0.05 for the period from July 31, 2026 through September 27, 2026
• Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS of $74 million and $0.23, respectively
• Announced a return of capital of up to $200 million, including a share repurchase authorization of up to $100 million of Class A common stock and a special cash dividend of $0.35 per share of Class A common stock

“We continue to see meaningful traction from our digital marketing initiatives as we work to expand our consumer reach and drive greater frequency over time,” said Charlie Morrison, Chief Executive Officer. “Our same-store sales accelerated sequentially in the third quarter, with growth continuing to be driven by transactions for the third consecutive quarter. We remain focused on our long-term strategic goals of driving average unit volumes to $2 million, growing cash-on-cash returns for our franchise owners, and expanding our footprint domestically and around the world.”

Key Performance Measures

Financial Results

Total revenue increased 10% year over year to $209 million. Royalties and other revenue increased 12% to $143 million and advertising revenue increased 8% to $57 million, both driven by net store growth of 8.8% and same-store sales growth of 3.0%, with the latter primarily driven by transactions.

Net income for the quarter was $10 million versus $32 million in the prior year, the decline being driven by a $29 million one-time, non-cash, equity-based compensation charge related to the IPO as well as IPO-related professional expenses, partially offset by a gain on the sale of company-owned stores. Net loss attributable to Jersey Mike’s Subs Inc. was $11 million, or $(0.05) per diluted share of Class A common stock for the period from July 31, 2026 through September 27, 2026 following the Reorganization Transactions and IPO.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 20% to $125 million versus $104 million in the prior year. The increase was driven by net store growth and growth in same-store sales, while also benefitting from $9 million in lower expenses related to the prior Area Director program.

Adjusted Net Income was $74 million and Adjusted EPS was $0.23 for the third quarter. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS, which the Company is presenting for the first time this quarter, assume the exchange of all outstanding Common Units for Class A common stock and reflect income taxes at a blended 25% rate as if Jersey Mike’s Subs Inc. owned 100% of Jersey Mike’s Holdings for the entire period. Adjusted EPS is not presented for the prior-year period because Jersey Mike’s pre-IPO capital structure does not provide a meaningful basis for comparison. See Table 5 for reconciliations to net income and diluted earnings per share, the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

The Company generated $177 million of operating cash flow in the first three fiscal quarters of 2026. Capital expenditures in the same period were $7 million. In connection with the issuance of 13,782,609 shares of Class A Common Stock, Jersey Mike’s received net proceeds of approximately $301 million, net of underwriting discounts and commissions, which were used to repay outstanding indebtedness. As of September 27, 2026, total debt was $1.8 billion and cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $325 million.

Development

As of September 27, 2026, there were 3,456 Jersey Mike’s stores systemwide, including 3,415 stores in the United States, of which 3,393 were franchised and 22 were company-owned.

Share Repurchase Authorization and Special Dividend

On October 26, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase authorization of up to an aggregate $100 million of the Company’s outstanding Class A common stock and also declared a special cash dividend of $0.35 per share payable on November 19, 2026 to holders of Class A common stock as of the close of business on November 5, 2026. These actions reflect the Company’s strong cash flow generation and commitment to returning excess capital to stockholders.

Outlook

Jersey Mike’s updated outlook for full-year fiscal 2026 is as follows:

• Same-store sales growth of at least 2.5%
• Net unit growth of at least 8%
• Adjusted EBITDA growth of at least 20%

Conference Call and Webcast

Jersey Mike’s will host a conference call today, October 28, to discuss the fiscal third quarter 2026 financial results and business updates at 8:30 AM Eastern Time. The conference call can be joined telephonically by dialing 1-877-425-9470 or 1-201-389-0878 (international) and asking for the Jersey Mike’s conference call. A replay will be available two hours after the call and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 or 1-412-317-6671 (international), then entering the replay code 13762283. The replay will be available through Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

The conference call will also be webcast live and later archived on the investor relations section of Jersey Mike’s corporate website at investors.jerseymikes.com under the “News & Events” section.

About Jersey Mike’s

Jersey Mike's is a leading fast-casual restaurant franchisor with more than 3,400 locations across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1956 as Mike's Subs in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, the company has grown from a single neighborhood sub shop into one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in America. Jersey Mike's differentiates itself through its "A Sub Above" positioning, emphasizing fresh-sliced meats and cheeses, authentic recipes, and a distinctive customer experience that has earned recognition as the top-rated QSR brand in 2026 and the #1 Best Sandwich Chain in America in 2025.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Financial information discussed in this press release includes non-GAAP measures, which include or exclude certain items. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide users of our financial information with useful supplemental information that enables a better comparison of our performance across periods to help investors, securities analysts and other parties better understand underlying trends in our business. Management uses these measures to evaluate our performance. Full definitions of non-GAAP measures and reconciliations of GAAP results to the comparable non-GAAP measures for the reported periods appear in the financial tables section of this press release.

A reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA growth rate to GAAP net income growth rate cannot be provided without unreasonable effort because of the inherent difficulty of accurately forecasting the occurrence and financial impact of the various adjusting items necessary for such reconciliation that have not yet occurred, are outside of our control, or cannot be reasonably predicted. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to assess the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could have a material impact on its future GAAP financial results.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Such forward-looking statements relate to matters such as our industry, business strategy, goals and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margins, profitability, capital expenditures, liquidity and capital resources, and other financial and operating information. All statements other than those that are purely historical may be forward-looking statements. We may, in some cases, use words such as “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “foreseeable,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potentially,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” or “would,” or similar words or phrases that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes, to identify forward-looking statements in this press release.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Although we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. There are a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated by these forward-looking statements. For a more detailed discussion of these and other factors, see the information under the section “Risk Factors” in our final prospectus filed with the SEC on July 31, 2026 pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, relating to our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-297228) and our other filings made with the SEC. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this press release. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary in material respects from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements included in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release or as of the date they are made, as applicable. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, investments, or other strategic transactions we may make. Except as otherwise required by law, we disclaim any intent or obligation to update any “forward-looking statement” made in this press release to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or changes to future operating results over time.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure that is required to be disclosed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for our results as reported under GAAP. The Company believes this non-GAAP measure provides useful information to investors about the financial condition and results of operations because this measure is used by its management team to assess operating performance, evaluate trends, and compare results with those of other restaurant companies. We believe this measure provides useful insight into our ability to generate earnings from core operations and to inform decisions related to budgeting, capital allocation, and debt servicing. The table also sets forth a reconciliation of general and administrative expenses to Adjusted G&A, which excludes the items described in footnotes (a) through (f) that are included within general and administrative expenses presented on the Condensed Statement of Operations. Management believes Adjusted G&A provides useful information about the ongoing cost of our corporate support structure, excluding items it does not consider indicative of ongoing operating performance.

The following tables set forth reconciliations of net income (loss) to Adjusted Net Income, and of diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock to Adjusted EPS, together with a reconciliation of weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding to Adjusted Diluted Share Count, for the periods presented. Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted Share Count and Adjusted EPS are not measures required by GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for net income, diluted earnings per share or weighted-average shares of Class A common stock, as reported under GAAP. We believe these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors because they present our results on a fully exchanged and fully taxed basis, without regard to changes in our ownership interest in Jersey Mike’s Holdings, and exclude items management does not consider indicative of ongoing operating performance.

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