Jersey Mike’s Trend Tracker survey of 52,898 individuals revealed 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 November 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 percent of respondents say they eat at least one sandwich a week.
  • Two out of five (39 percent) say they eat three or more sandwiches per week.

A Time To Crave

  • Three quarters of all respondents (76 percent) crave subs for lunch.
  • One in five (20 percent) 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

  • Sub sandwich (64 percent)
  • Grilled sandwich (11 percent)
  • Deli sandwich (11 percent)
  • Wrap (7 percent)
  • Club (7 percent)

To Share or Not to Share

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

America’s Favorite Tailgating Sub from Jersey Mike’s

  • #13 The Original Italian (32 percent)
  • #7 Turkey Breast and Provolone (19 percent)
  • #8 Club Sub (17 percent)
  • #17 Jersey Mike’s Famous Philly (13 percent)
  • #6 Famous Roast Beef and Provolone (8 percent)
  • Other (11 percent)

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.

Started in 1956, Jersey Mike’s now has 1,500 restaurants open and under development nationwide.

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