Springfield Jersey Mike's Trades $3 Donations for Free Subs

Opening a new restaurant is exciting, but the team behind Springfield's newest Jersey Mike's decided to make their grand opening about something bigger than sandwiches.

Franchise owner Ted Tolliver launched the new location at 1402 West First Street with a simple deal. Donate $3 to United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton, and get a coupon for a free regular sub on your next visit.

The promotion ran through the grand opening weekend in May, turning what could have been a typical business launch into a fundraising event. Every $3 donation supports children and adults with disabilities across the Miami Valley region.

United Rehabilitation Services CEO Dennis Grant praised the partnership. "Ted, Michelle, and the entire Jersey Mike's team have become extraordinary partners to URS," he said, noting this Springfield location chose the nonprofit as its grand opening beneficiary.

The Ripple Effect

This isn't Jersey Mike's first rodeo with charitable giving. The sandwich chain has been a consistent supporter of URS for 15 years through its Month of Giving and Day of Giving events.

Together, those efforts have raised over $250,000 for the organization. That's a quarter million dollars supporting rehabilitation services, job training, and programs for people with disabilities in the Greater Dayton area.

The Springfield community gets to be part of that legacy from day one. By grabbing lunch and making a small donation, customers help fund wheelchairs, therapy equipment, vocational training, and independence programs.

It's the kind of partnership that shows businesses can do well while doing good. The franchise gets foot traffic and community goodwill, while URS gets crucial funding and awareness.

A $3 donation gets you a free sandwich and helps someone in your community live a fuller life.