Simpson Thacher advised Jersey Mike’s Subs Inc. on the largest U.S. restaurant IPO in history. Jersey Mike’s Class A common stock will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on July 30, 2026 under the ticker symbol “JMKE”.
Jersey Mike’s Subs is a leading fast-casual restaurant franchisor with more than 3,300 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 #1 Best Sandwich Chain in America in 2025.
The Simpson Thacher team included Josh Bonnie, Will Golden, Katharine Thompson, Patrick McCamy, Thalia Garcia, Drake Carden, Kelsey Henderson, Emily Grace Linares and Erick Hannah (Capital Markets); Sophie Staples, Edward Grais, Matt Lester, Shareef Salfity and Heesang Yeo (Tax); Gregory Grogan, Laura Gallo and Daniella Villatoro (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Eliza Murray and John Strubing (Public Company Advisory Practice); Elizabeth Cooper, Michael Chao, Erica Egenes and Wang Chen (Mergers and Acquisitions); Deborah Harris and Beanka Chiang (UK counsel); and James Rapp, Bettina Elstroth, Nicolle Heagney and Adrienne Primicias (Section 16/Section 13). Evan Hunt, Austin Pattan, Kate Burns and Noor Irshaidat provided valuable assistance.