Still, sandwiches and other handheld meals are having a moment as diners prioritize convenience at an affordable price, shunning some bowl concepts they’ve come to perceive as overpriced. The chain’s US sales growth has outpaced that of large competitors such as Jimmy John’s, while Subway experienced a decline, according to data from restaurant research firm Technomic Inc. With its restaurant booking sales of $4.2 billion in 2025, Jersey Mike’s is one of the country’s biggest chains.
