Jersey Mike's Highlights America's Sandwich Eating Habits

MANASQUAN, N.J., Oct. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Mike's Trend Tracker survey of 52,898 individuals reveals some surprising sandwich eating habits. Jersey Mike's Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, rolled out the survey, designed to capture a slice of American life, in honor of National Sandwich Day on November 3.

In celebration of National Sandwich Day, Jersey Mike's is offering a $2 Off Any Regular Sub Coupon to its email club members and fans on social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter), valid Nov. 3 and 4. The company proclaimed November "National Sub Month," and will run a contest each day on social media for entrants to win prizes from gift cards to T-shirts.

Jersey Mike's Trend Tracker – America's Sandwich Eating Habits

Americans Love Their Subs!

• 98% of respondents say they eat at least one sandwich a week.
• Two out of five (39%) say they eat three or more sandwiches per week.

A Time To Crave

• Three quarters of all respondents(76%) crave subs for lunch.
• One in five (20%) say dinner is their preferred time for subs.
• Forget cold pizza, a surprising 444 people crave a sub for breakfast.

It's (not) a Wrap: Top 5 Sandwich Types

1. Sub sandwich (64%)
2. Grilled sandwich (11%)
3. Deli sandwich (11%)
4. Wrap (7%)
5. Club (7%)

To Share or Not to Share

• 40% say they share their sub with their significant other.
• Sharing with kids is the next closest option at a distant 11%.
• Savoring every bite: 44% say they don't share their sub…
• Unless they have 100 of their favorite subs, then…
• Nearly three quarters (70%) would share them with a charity, police/fire departments or school/work colleagues.
• 20% would throw an awesome party.

Jersey Mike's Trend Tracker gathered 52,898 responses between October 3 and October 5. The company emailed a $2 coupon to respondents and invited them to participate in the survey. Trend Tracker captures a slice of American life.

About Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike's, a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with more than 1,500 locations open and under development nationwide, believes that making a sub sandwich and making a difference can be one and the same. For more information, please visit www.jerseymikes.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/jerseymikes) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/jerseymikes).

CONTACT: Kyle Potvin, [email protected], 603-893-1707

SOURCE Jersey Mike's Subs