For more information, visitjerseymikes.comor follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/jerseymikes), Instagram (instagram.com/jerseymikes), and Twitter (twitter.com/jerseymikes.com). It was owners, assistant managers and managers. Hes the founder of Jersey Mikes Subs, which now has over 1,000 franchises. We didnt start expanding until 87 and then we grew. To register and receive the Zoom link, go to ywcagrn.org/drkingevent. The McMahons together donated $5 million to the Trump Foundation between 2007 and 2009; the Center for Responsive Politics reported that Linda herself contributed $6 million to Trumps presidential campaign. You can use it as a benchmark, but its about what you do today to get to tomorrow that matters. It brings down the house anytime you watch it. That night, she said, Why dont you buy it? I was on my way up to bed, I looked at her and laughed, went up the stairs, but something clicked. Everybodys got the money, but who understands? In 2019 Cancro took the unprecedented step of paying for the latest round of restaurant remodels, around $75,000 per restaurant. A whole sub is like, This is unbelievable. Worked at NYPD. What did you do with your life? Thats how we recruit and retain, but to go from a small company to a large, Ive got to tell you back and Ill say it again, we showed up every day. We rose up and then we sent $2.5 million out to the owners to give to their local community. Weve spoken a lot about the people. Thats fine with me, but theyve got to run pretty fast. Rudy Giuliani and Donald Trump pose with jackhammers at the groundbreaking for the Trump International Hotel and Tower in New York in 1995. Whats the program and how are you selecting these individuals? Peter was named to the 2021 Power List by Nations Restaurant News. Its like football season. Thats what brings everything together. WebHost of FOX Business Network's The Claman Countdown, Liz Claman is joined by Jersey Mike's Subs CEO & Owner, Peter Cancro. Peter Cancro bought the first Jersey Mikes at the age of 17, as a high-school senior who had spent previous summers working at the Point Pleasant, New Jersey sandwich shop. Most of us have been involved in youth sports or group encounters, whether its in the band or music. We find the site next to Starbucks, Chipotle, Panera Bread, or the Five Guys. Its real, its genuine and its who we are. I enjoy watching your commercials. We opened 210 stores in 2020 and were going to open 250 new stores in 2021. We went out and thats the first time I went to see every single owner. Im not sure how bright he is. Thats how I got the job. But Lorber considers himself to be a man of the people who believes super wealth doesnt stand in the way of relating to the masses. The places Trump used to retreat to were his eponymous New York tower or Mar-a-Lago; now it's the White House and Mar-a-Lago. Everybodys affected by COVID, but your location, your geography affect you in many different ways, whether it be local regulations or state regulations. Thats something to watch to see the owners willing to give up an assistant manager or somebody to go out and be on their own. We want to be involved in everything. Everything thats rung up goes to that local charity. Hoyt came on board in 2008 and at the time Dominos was in a downturn, they were not doing well. What are you doing with school? It was a lot of emotion in the room, owners and peers, and it was an unbelievable time. Theyre embracing their community from senior citizen homes to kids leagues, to first days at childrens hospital. It was small amounts for a small business. Whats a local thing they like to do? I want to grow. Do we have another introvert in the White House? Once in a while, I say, Wow. I look at this and I had a talk with my mother who passed away years ago and I said, Mom, what do you think of this? Its a franchise ranking of not just restaurants, but all franchise companies. I called people up and go to talk with them. Entrepreneur Magazine has ranked Jersey Mikes #7 in the 2021 Franchise 500 Ranking. In 1991, we were on a rise. I heard about this and I wanted to be here. Its amazing, you could see it on our website, Wreaths Across America. What happened that night? Since then Linda has become one of Trump's closest female friends. I want to talk a little bit about how you assess businesses. You thought about going public because there were economic indicators of a downturn. 91, 92, 93, we didnt grow, but we took care of what we had. The president might be big on glad-handing and back-slapping, but once the party's over, he goes back to his own bed. Youve got to know exactly what its going to cost. When you look at this, how do you stay grounded? Cancro was there to say hello and thank the employees for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic and for their dedication to giving to the community. Hes clearly over-stimulated by all the exposure and seeking some introvert-like withdrawal., Granted, it's a stretch to imagine that a serial tweeting president who picks public fights with actresses, congressmen, or anyone he imagines has crossed him might be secretly craving seclusion and contemplation. Peter Cancro has been in the same business for nearly 50 years. Peter Cancro's 5 Key Lessons From Managing a Billion Dollar Franchise Corporation for 43 Years 1. But the people around him haven't changed much. Were not five years. I said, This doesnt sound right, and its funny how different companies went and got in trouble because they got the money. Peter Cancro, founder and CEO of Jersey Mikes Subs, pays a visit to the Jersey Mikes in Riverside on Sunday, Jan 10. We met in 2017. Were here to serve our customers and it trickles down if you will, that whole mentality, that attitude of putting others first before yourself. We want people who have the energy that fits our whole philosophy of giving. Very simply, we work hard. We set up the financing for them and with them. They didnt know that certain businesses would be open. Jun 13, 2022 Updated Nov 11, 2022 Peter Cancro is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Jersey Mikes Franchise Systems, Inc., a fast-casual sub sandwich Ours is, Youve got to go to work. Two people work for 2.5 months and a third person works for 1.5 months. To purchase the book a limited number of signed copies are available visit Dianes Books at www.dianesbooks.com. You go out to raise the capital. Do people come in and say, Thats Peter.. Peter has built Jersey Mikes on a culture of giving and a commitment to its people, investing over $150 million back into its store owners to update and modernize. The very first week, we cut our royalty and marketing fees in half. Help me through this. Its amazing day by day how when you start pushing and pushing and nothing happens. Out there The YWCA Greenwich and over 30 community partners will celebrate the life of the Rev. If you assess someone based on the character that they bring, a certain level of character traits, drive, resiliency, adaptability, humility, integrity, effective intelligence, team ability, curiosity, emotional strength, those are the nine that special operations forces assess and recruit on. Nation's Restaurant News is part of the Informa Connect Division of Informa PLC. Every single owner got funded. Youre investing three times more time into training than any other food service franchise. This is what were going to do. Thats where it comes from. In My brother worked there the year before I did and he told the owners, My brother, I know hell work hard. We were ahead and ready for this because of our investment two years prior. I hear what you do for the community. We give 3% of the sales for three years. Thats so cool that all the owners get it. In 1943, the Allied Forces determined a new type of leader was required to win World War II. For me, its integrity. You walk down the street and go, How are you doing? Everybody was together. Passion for giving in Jersey Mike's local communities is reflected in its mission statement "Givingmaking a difference in someone's life." It instantly builds this credibility. Its funny, you say from a small company, so in 75, it was one store. As I said, we hit the thousandth store and I said, No. Everything negative that happened came over me. It started when we went out in October, November, and December 2019. Thats part of it and getting people to come along. You mentioned here that you can stand across the counter, look across the table and say, Is this a good person who I can have in my organization? Youve encouraged people from all backgrounds to jump into this industry and join as an owner, whether they have restaurant experience, whether they dont, it doesnt matter. When we were talking one time, you told me that this growth rate is going to continue over the next couple of years. Scene Jersey Mikes Subs founder and CEO Peter Cancro stopped by the sandwich shops location in Riverside last Sunday. We said, This is starting to grow.. This is a carousel. Thats the big thing. I like what you said there about you have the book. This March, Jersey Mike's hopes to exceed last year's record-breaking national fundraising total of $20 million and help local charities striving to fulfill their missions and make a difference. Barrack roused and inspired the crowd, as Trump had hoped, but he also described his longtime buddy as having the discipline of an animal in the jungle, a line only a true friend would have the stones to say. People say, How did you do it? Today, Jersey Mikes has over 2000 stores across the globe and is closing in on over $2 billion in annual sales. It started to happen. They talk about these kids and it was funny in the 70s, they say, These kids today, you dont understand. The 80s, the 90s and still now, all these kids are great. There are 2,000 stores at this point. I could see it in their eyes, their confidence, their energy, they care about the people there. The next morning was a Monday morning and thats when I called the owner, I said, Whats going on? Their only directive was to win the war at all costs. How do you train those around you and what do you expect from those around you? How well are the other businesses doing? We care about it deeply and teach our children the value of freedom. "I would like to extend a personal invitation to you and your family to visit Jersey Mike's Subs throughout the month of March, and especially on Day of Giving when 100 percent of sales every penny goes to help a great local cause," said Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike's founder and CEO, who started the company when he was only 17 years old. During the month of March, customers can make donations through the Jersey Mike's mobile app or onsite. If you think about it, the same culture, ethics, morals coming in with us. Before Breitbart, before Bannon, there was Newsmax and Christopher Ruddy. Come on, were in it together. They can tell that I mean it because Ill sprinkle with them, Ill make the cheesesteak. We found out, We probably should tell people what were doing because then people find out about it and then they want to be part of it. I was a good fast slicer. What started off as 1 million free subs turned into 2 million founder, Peter Cancro said. Contestants can create their best snow sculptures and submit a photo for an opportunity to win a prize from Greenwich Parks and Recreation. Were on the Killington board of directors, the ski team. Thats the way its seen. Im like, What is going on? In January of 06, it was one of the lowest points, believe it or not. Ruddy's Newsmax Media always gave Trump a favorable forum. Process improvement requires iteration. Just I went into a meeting and I said, Hows everything going? They said, Good. The next day, I said, Were going to 360. I doubled it. Peter Cancro, CEO of Jersey Mikes Subs, in Houston during an October visit. It starts with a single sub shop on the Jersey Shore. 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Now, Jersey Mikes has over 2,000 stores across the globe and is closing in on over $2 billion in annual sales. Thats so mature to think about at seventeen years old. Its nice to see, but one of the biggest challenges with training is compliance. #031: Head Of The Charles Olympic Medalist Gevvie Stone, #093: The Man Behind The Mask Ninja Warrior Flip Rodriguez (TYR Wodapalooza 2023 Series), #053: Your Next Stop Storyteller, Creator & Coach Juliet Hahn. Trumps security chief for the past 16 years, Schiller started as Trumps bodyguard in 1999, after a decade with the NYPD. Thats everything. Wreaths Across America is one of the many initiatives that you have, but a big one for veterans. Its not checking on them, its not filling out sheets, but coming in and working with them. And more importantly, should tuition go toward supporting bars around the XL Center? Her brother, Bud Thorne, was killed in the Battle of the Bulge. Maybe if youre born with it, it does, he told The Real Deal, the Manhattan real estate publication, with a dig at his buddy. Weve got to keep proving it out every day. I look at the kids and I never say, You did a good job. I say, How did I do? They go, You did okay. It levels you with them. You have the international component sitting in Australia too. We were focused. 104. Its comprehensive. Whats going on? The parents are not wanting their kids to come in, but we made a safe environment. She said, When are we going to open a store in Springfield, Mass? I said, When you open one. I looked right at her because I knew that I was going to go ahead with her and shes going to be one of the Coach Rod Smith Award recipients. People are starting to hear about that. It is impactful and it is certainly noticed by everybody. LeFrak has been a Trump guest at Mar-a-Lago for more than a decade. Its part of what I saw and received as an athlete. Start being yourself. Harry Jaffe has been a journalist in Washington, D.C. for three decades. We were going down, we were getting crushed. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher. Peter Cancro has been working as a Chief Executive Officer at Jersey Mike's Subs for 52 years. Their owners sponsor them, the franchise owner. Its a whole team thing. I told that story to a national audience when Mr. Monaghan was there for a talk a few years back. Thats what we look for and embrace and see. 1979 - 2000. I was standing in a little 400 square foot office, at Jersey Mikes store alone and I was saying, Lord, here I am. My son used to race years ago. Youre on the road most days, youre in every store and you know every owner. They see what local charity were supporting within store materials, but we dont push the people. Peter, this has been an amazing and impactful conversation. Football has played a major role in the life of Peter Cancro, founder and chief executive of Jersey Mikes Subs, based in Manasquan, N.J. From Pop Warner leagues to playing for his high school team, the sport and the coaches he encountered taught him valuable lessons about teamwork and leadership and helped him pursue his Once hes your friend, she told AP last September, he is loyal to the end. Loyalty might have factored into President Trump naming Linda McMahon head of the Small Business Administration. Can you talk about those training programs and why are they so important to you and the business? It was funny, I was in the Greenwich, Connecticut store and I had a whole crew of folks lined up and dynamic young people then some older people. We had to take it off the menu. Can you explain it? Its to see all those owners get it. NEPTUNE - Jersey Mike's founder Peter Cancro and his wife Tatiana have given a $10 million gift to the Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation. As added incentive, special deals will be announced each week onTwitterand throughJersey Mike'semail club. We say, Nothing. They have to pay it back. That was our way of saying, Were open. It worked. Thats all I ever say and thats how we win by serving our public. At that time, I was an MBA student and so obviously I knew everything about business and I was like, This is insane. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Thats a tough decision. Thats what we saw. I want to get into that. Trumps public persona is brash and relentlessly social. Thomas Barrack, chairman of the Presidential Inaugural Committee, greets Vice President Mike Pence at Donald Trumps inauguration. Donald Trump, Karen LeFrak, Melania Trump, and Richard LeFrak at an American Ballet Theater benefit at the home of Julia and David Koch in 2007. We like to call it the power of the sub sandwich. We'd love to learn more about you, your team, and your challenges.Talent War Group is ready to help. You step back a little bit and everything starts coming. Please join us and make a difference this Wednesday, March 30, when 100 percent of sales from all Jersey Mikes Subs locations will be donated to help raise up these athletes. I said, I cant celebrate, but Ill be back for 2,000 stores and well celebrate then. Its funny how it seems a few years later, here we are at 2,000 stores probably by August of 2021. The Best Window Replacement Companies in CT, Guide to Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in CT, The Best Kitchen Remodeling Companies in CT, The Best Cosmetic Dentists in Westchester County. That is what I do when I go into a store. I welcome them to run ahead of me. It was around 2016, I looked around the conference table, I looked at Boyd, Mike, and some of the other folks, the team and I said, Were doing pretty well, and thats how it happened. Keith Schiller exits an elevator at Trump Tower in New York, NY. When I meet somebody, I know if we want to go forward with them or not. Youd be surprised, they want to give some of their key people the opportunity. They had to be able to shoot, move and communicate. It was unbelievable the outpouring of America to our stores to help contribute to the food banks. I applaud the efforts that youve made. Thanks, Fran. Not that were not satisfied or whatever, but weve got to keep raising the bar. Americares Chief Medical Officer Dr. Julie Varughese will join Goldwyn during the 30-minute online event to energize and encourage volunteers to virtually influence friends and family to spread positive messaging about mask-wearing, physical distancing and hand-washing. I want to ask you and take it back to something that was very important to the Jedburghs back in World War II. Dont walk when you can run philosophy. In youth sports, I was captain of the teams and captain of this, I was the president of my class. Go, give away the food, go to the hospitals, go to the police, the first aid. Now, were doing online virtual training. When I go into the store, I go, I was right there with you at fourteen, sprinkling and wrapping. Mentors are so important for anyone. That means were giving it our all. Its neat commercials coming out for it. Peter Cancro is the Founder and CEO of Jersey Mikes Subs. This is every franchise. We went out and gave 50% off, which the people saw as a gift to them. Out there The ninth annual Greenwich Snow Sculpture Contest sponsored by Greenwich Recreation and the Greenwich Arts Council will be open throughout the winter season. I thank you for everything that youve done and for joining me here. Thats how we got connected. The business model has supported this being takeout only. What are we doing next month? How do you assess their capabilities? They want to grow and do the same thing. What we started with the Sub Abovers is going out and saying, You know people in your own community, what are they doing? They nominate the folks that they are impressed with. How would you describe your leadership style and how do you approach your interaction with all facets of the company because you have the corporate entity, but then you have the owners and the employees of the actual stores? It was very effective. We talked about bringing in top-quality people, but you have made some very deliberate and conscious decisions to invest in the best people in the organization and the up-and-coming leaders of the next generation of owners. He has always done it with the approach of giving back to the communities where the chain operates, as well as looking after franchisees and corporate employees. The workers coming in are like, Whats happening? They said, Let me have, then a number. People could see tables in front 8 or 10 feet away making the product, contactless pickup and the digital. I had the #12, Cancro Special. One night my mother said, I heard it was for sale, and I was a little bit taken off guard. We went to three cities every week and nonstop. So many times, the commercials are not a reality, especially when you have an owner whos in, but with you, it is. Weve raised millions for Wreaths Across America. When youre an owner, things shift. Everybody helping each other rise up, if you will. I have decided to stick to love. The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has wielded former U.S. trade adviser Peter Navarros own boast about overthrowing the 2020 Harry Jaffe has been a journalist in Washington, D.C., for three decades. In 1991, you borrowed some money. It was a tough time, 91. Mr. Cancro, the founder and chief executive officer of Jersey Mikes Franchise Systems, is a graduate of Point Pleasant Beach High School. What are you doing getting the money? In November, Jersey Mikes raised over $2.5 million nationwide for Feeding America, a nonprofit network of food banks. That is so great. A friend of mine, Sarah Palisi Chapin, went to Purdue. There are stories from employees of where youve come in and you got behind the counter and shown them, I can do it faster. It was over $7 million in 2020 and the goal in 2021 is $8 million? It had all of them listed. You saw 2021 to 2023 being a period of time where you saw more growth in the last ten years combined. Amazing stories come in. Somebody backed me. Thats how it started, thats how we got together. To date, Americares, a nonprofit disaster relief and global health organization, has provided 315 tons of critically needed supplies, including masks, gowns and disinfectants, to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Ivanka trusted him to ensure Jared would return safely from his brazen trip to Iraq. He is a white, non hispanic male registered to vote in Were the most affordable, but youve got to figure it out. A light switch went off. Were going to have commercials out about franchisees, what they care about, and what they care about giving. Now, theres this process. It was very community-oriented from the beginning. In 1975, at the age of only seventeen, Peter raised $125,000 to purchase the single-store sandwich shop called Mikes Subs. Greenwich DPW looks to fix 'dangerous' intersection on Delavan Ave. Were four years in and youre at the 2,000 stores that youre closing on the $2 billion. Im always about on the company, what are we doing this week? If you think about the mission of Jersey Mikes, its right there on your homepage, Giving, making a difference in someones life. You talk about the culture of giving is as much a part of our heritage as oil and vinegar. We try and get involved in the community, make great products and great service. Its what we continue to do going forward. I always say, Where did you go to high school? They look at you a little funny. Thats what its about and thats the direction that people feel and hopefully get from our team. Thats an investment in our owners. Its why you have been a leader that has rallied a community behind you. How do you motivate the owners? Peter Cancro (center), Founder & CEO, Jersey Mikes Franchise Systems, Inc., celebrates the companys 2022 Day of Giving at Jersey Mikes in Point Pleasant Beach. People say, I could never do anything. He is also the owner who took Jersey Mikes Rudy. One of the Gold Star Mothers whose son died tells a story at our national meeting and we made a video out of it and it was so heartfelt. People see you running and then they want to run behind you. I say, Did you play any sports? Investment in people. Like Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Feinberg took the Trump plunge during the campaign, when The Donald was still considered a clownish long shot. You go, Whats going on in your life? Thats part of the Sub Abover. I came back on March 15th from Vermont. My toughest recession in beyond 2008. We put up all the money, we signed the lease. But who else is in his inner circle? He likes large crowdsthe largest crowdsand even after the election, he's organized campaign-style rallies to get time with his adoring fans. Youve got to guesstimate how many subs youre going to sell a day. It was all kinds of charities and not just one group. Its the small things and Im sure it was the small things that achieve victory way back when and its now as well. Youre there for four years and in 1975, you find out the store is going for sale. One of the things about Jersey Mikes is we have these off the menu products, so #12, the old #4, the subs that used to be that people know about. How did you find out? You know how moms are, they know everything. You meet up with one investor who wants a piece of the equity. I said, Were going to talk about pulling people along, about putting others first before ourselves, but were going to talk about our giving culture. They both like burgersLorber told an industry group last year his first stop after buying a Rolls-Royce was McDonalds drive-thru. I want to talk about your leadership style because thats an important part of this story. The discussion will be moderated by Tiffany Donelson, president and CEO of Connecticut Health Foundation, with panelists Dr. Irene Blanco, associate dean in the Office of Diversity Enhancement at Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Dr. Juliet Mushi, OB/GYN and expert in maternal/fetal health at Yale School of Medicine; and Dr. Sten Vermund, dean and professor of public health and professor of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine. The campaign culminates with the nationwide event, Day of Giving, on Wednesday, March 29, when local Jersey Mike's owners and operators will donate their resources and every single dollar that comes in to local charities. Peter Cancro is the Founder and CEO of Jersey Mikes Subs. She was very confident and she had the energy. The business could look completely different now. As you said, we got to 1,000 stores and I didnt want to celebrate. I say community because thats what it is from owners to your corporate staff, to the employees. It hasnt always been ups and downs, you mentioned that a couple of times and you got into it there. Everything I talked about before putting others first, subservient, leadership by example, it stands out. Thats where our heads are at. The crew and them, they were into it. What direction should I go? While youre thinking about that, while youre worrying about everything, you go in the morning and you go to work. Were one of the few companies that are very hands-on with everything. How do we be genuine? You talked about bringing new people in. Photo submissions must be sent via email to [emailprotected] and include: title and picture of sculpture, full name(s) of sculptor(s), and home address. We were opening stores and we were investing everything we had back into growth. I was like, How did you know? We always like to say, We are fortunate to remain open and serve, and we did. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I would look at this thing and Id be off the wall. Hats off to Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Baker for what they showed me. That is the culture. Is President Trump a loner? Lorber and Trump's friendship goes back 30 years in the New York real estate game. I look at this list and its so impactful because its your owners who are saying, I love this company, and this is not just restaurants. That store, were going to call out a local charity and were going to run all day hard and give them money to make a difference.. Web1956. This is our business. The training is cool. We went around the country to 40 different co-ops and had hundreds of people in the room. 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