Devotion to product led to business opportunity in Gaylord

GAYLORD — A few years ago, Joe Trever of Gaylord was introduced to Jersey Mike’s submarine sandwiches by a new friend, Joe Ancinec. It was during the COVID-19 lockdown that Trever, who was in the construction business, had done some work on Ancinec’s place at Lakes of the North. The two became friends while Ancinec, an IT professional, was working remotely. A couple of times a month, Ancinec had to go to the Detroit area and on his way back he started bringing Jersey Mike’s sub with him. Trever became addicted. "One night we talked about Jersey Mike’s and I said I thought it would do real well in Gaylord because it is such a good product," said Trever. The two decided to inquire about getting a Jersey Mike’s franchise for Gaylord. At the time, company representatives told them someone else had the rights to the franchise in Gaylord but suggested the two contact them in a couple of years to see if the situation had changed. Ancinec and Trever waited until last March and contacted the company again. "I told Joe on his birthday that Jersey Mike’s called and wanted to meet us," recalled Trever. The pair met […]

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