Award-Winning Sub Chain Opening New Morris County Location

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A new location for a beloved submarine sandwich chain is opening in Morris County.

Jersey Mike’s, originally founded on the Jersey Shore, has announced it will be opening a new location in Wharton in the near future.

The sub shop will be replacing what was once the Town Square Diner, located at 320 Route 15 South in Wharton.

The Wharton location is one of nearly 300 future Jersey Mike’s spots listed as “coming soon.” It will also be the chain's tenth location in Morris County.

Jersey Mikes, having first opened in 1956 in Point Pleasant, began franchising in 1987 and has become one of the leading sandwich chains across the country. With more than 3,300 locations in the US, the eatery plans to go international soon, expanding to Ireland and the United Kingdom.

The sandwich chain has won several distinctions, being named a top fast-casual restaurant brand for "America's Best Customer Service 2024" by Newsweek and Statista, being deemed the sixth-best sandwich/sub shop in 2025 by USA Today, and having been ranked #1 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® in 2026.

The establishment is known for its traditional cold cut subs, including the “Original Italian,” the “Club Sub,” and the “Jersey Shore’s Favorite.” Regulars can enjoy an extra helping of oil, vinegar, and spices when ordering their sandwich “Mike’s Way.”

The shop also offers hot subs, like the “Big Kahuna Cheesesteak,” the “Mike’s Hot Italian,” and the “Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak.”

An exact opening date for the Wharton location has yet to be announced, but the chain’s website says it is “in development.”