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Jersey Mike's debuts in Michigan

May 11, 2012

Jersey Mike's Subs will officially open its first store in the state of Michigan – its 31st market -- in Ann Arbor next week.

The new unit will be owned by Peter Shipman and operated by Mike Wagner. They will host a grand opening May 16.

Both Shipman and Wagner have roots in the community (Ann Arbor Huron High School and Ann Arbor Pioneer High School grads, respectively) and, as quick service restaurant veterans, they plan to open another five or six Jersey Mike's restaurants in the next few years.

"We are thrilled to be blazing a trail into Jersey Mike's 31st state – Michigan," Shipman said. "Mike and I were born and raised in Ann Arbor and can't wait to share a taste of the Jersey Shore with our friends and neighbors. The Ann Arbor community appreciates a high quality product that is a good value, and we think our customers will quickly become big fans of Jersey Mike's."

The new restaurant, located on Carpenter Road, is hosting a 5-day fundraiser from May 16-20, with proceeds supporting Shipman's alma mater Ann Arbor Huron High School as well as Ypsilanti High School. Anyone who has a fundraising coupon can get a free regular sub for a minimum $1 contribution. Coupons are being circulated to the high schools and throughout the community.

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