Jersey Mike's Hagerstown manager wins Franchise Manager of the Year and his own franchise

Greg Mazzuca said he's still a bit shocked and humbled after being named Jersey Mike's Subs manager of the year at the company's national conference last month.

Mazzuca, 31, is managing partner of the Jersey Mike's at 18015 Garland Groh Blvd., owned by Pat and Beth Provost, who nominated him. One of 19 nominees selected from 1,500 locations across the nation, Mazzuca was awarded a franchise of his own by Jersey Mike's founder and CEO Peter Cancro.

"It's still surreal to me," Mazzuca said in an interview Oct. 2.

Mazzuca and certified assistant managers Michaela Johnston and Holden Kangas were at the conference in Orlando to compete in the chain's national sandwich-making competition. He said he did not know he had been nominated for the manager of the year honor.

"It was pure shock. I almost fell," Mazzuca said about his reaction when his name was called as the winner.
According to a news release from the company, Mazzuca once made 2,100 subs in an almost sleepless three days for a 9/11 memorial bike event "because it needed doing." He became an integral part of Jersey Mike's Northern Virginia team, working with franchisees Kathy and Pat White and helping them open three locations in six months. He also has trained many future managers and store owners in the D.C. area.

Pat Provost said Mazzuca stands out.

"Greg shows those around him how to adapt, adjust and get things done," Provost said in the news release. "I knew very early on that he'd make a great franchisee."

Mazzuca said he is "very humbled by the opportunity" to have a franchise.