MANASQUAN, N.J., Nov. 12, 2024 – Jersey Mike’s Subs and customers across the country raised $4.3 million for Best Buddies International, a nonprofit committed to fostering one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living and family support opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Fundraising took place on Saturday, Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10, when Jersey Mike’s donated 20 percent of sales at nearly 3,000 locations nationwide to raise funds and awareness for the organization’s mission of inclusion (see national TV commercial featuring Best Buddies participants).

“Many thanks to our customers who stopped by for a sub this weekend and helped us raise $4.3 million to support Best Buddies’ important work building a more inclusive world where everyone can thrive,” said Peter Cancro, Founder and CEO, Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, Inc.

“Grateful is an understatement for how I feel about Peter Cancro and the entire Jersey Mike’s family of stores,” said Anthony K. Shriver, founder, chairman and CEO of Best Buddies International. “Their generosity will enable Best Buddies to truly change the lives of countless individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For that, I am eternally thankful.”

About Best Buddies
Best Buddies^® is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to nearly 3,000 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Today, Best Buddies’ 12 formal programs — Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies®, Jobs, Ambassadors, Promoters, Transitions, Inclusive Living and Eunie’s Buddies— engage participants in each of the 50 states and in 45 countries, positively impacting the lives of nearly one million people with and without disabilities around the world. In many cases, as a result of their involvement with Best Buddies, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure rewarding jobs, live on their own, become inspirational leaders, and make lifelong friendships. For more information, please visit bestbuddies.org or connect with us via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

About Jersey Mike’s Subs
Jersey Mike’s Subs serves authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs on in-store freshly baked bread — the same recipe it started with in 1956. Passion for giving in Jersey Mike’s local communities is reflected in its mission statement “Giving…making a difference in someone’s life.” Visit jerseymikes.com.

Contact: Kyle Potvin, kpotvin@splashllc.com, 917-838-4500

Media Inquiries
Best Buddies International
Nicole Maddox
Vice President, Communications
NicoleMaddox@Bestbuddies.org