Jersey Mike's & Best Buddies Join Forces

The video discusses the partnership between Jersey Mike's Subs and Best Buddies International, focusing on hiring individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It highlights the importance of community, corporate culture, and profitability in doing good. Peter Cancro shares his long-standing commitment to giving and the success of a recent fundraising campaign. The impact of the Best Buddies program on employment is emphasized, along with Jersey Mike's origin story and future plans with Blackstone, including international expansion.

What is the main goal of the partnership between Jersey Mike's and Best Buddies International?

• To expand Jersey Mike's internationally

• To hire individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

• To create new sandwich recipes

• To increase sales of Jersey Mike's Subs

How much money was raised during the recent fundraising bonanza week?

• 3 million

• 5.3 million

• 4 million

• 6 million

What is unique about Jersey Mike's commitment to hiring Best Buddies?

• They provide free meals to all employees

• They have committed to 3000 jobs for Best Buddies

• They offer the highest salaries in the industry

• They have the largest number of stores in the world

What was the initial investment amount that helped start Jersey Mike's?

• 125,000

• 200,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

What is a key factor in Jersey Mike's success according to the transcript?

• Their unique sandwich recipes

• Their focus on community and giving

• Their aggressive marketing strategies

• Their low prices

What is one of the future plans for Jersey Mike's under Blackstone's partnership?

• To reduce the number of employees

• To change their menu completely

• To expand into the United Kingdom

• To close underperforming stores

How does Jersey Mike's plan to maintain its corporate culture with Blackstone's involvement?

• By changing their mission statement

• By continuing partnerships like Best Buddies

• By focusing solely on profits

• By reducing community involvement