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A jubilant atmosphere prevailed for the opening of a much-loved sub chain’s newest store in Lower Saucon Township Monday.

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A yard sign near the entrance to the shopping center announces the opening of the newest Jersey Mike’s Subs location.

A jubilant atmosphere prevailed for the opening Monday of a much-loved sub chain’s newest store, which is in the Creekside Marketplace shopping center on Rt. 412 in Lower Saucon Township.

The Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce joined Jersey Mike’s Subs franchisee Gerrit Curran and his store team for the grand opening, during which a ribbon was ceremonially cut.

First in line to order a sub in the new eatery was Gerald Demko of Hellertown, who was joined by his wife, Vivian, for the opening. The Demkos have had a close relationship with the Saucon Valley School District for many years–Vivian is a retired teacher and current Saucon Valley School Board member–and said they wanted to attend the opening not only for the delicious menu, but also because the franchise is raising money for the district.

As part of a special grand opening fundraiser, anyone with a coupon circulated by Jersey Mike’s can receive a free regular sub when they make a donation of at least $3 to benefit Saucon Valley schools. The offer is valid only at the new Jersey Mike’s Subs location at 1862 Leithsville Road, Hellertown, through Sunday, March 24, 2024.

The new store is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is located near the Giant Food Store, in a unit that previously housed a Subway franchise.

Jersey Mike’s is known for its freshly-prepared hot and cold sub sandwiches that are made to order in front of customers. The company, which began with a single location on the Jersey Shore nearly 70 years ago, has grown to include approximately 3,000 franchises that are currently open or planned.

Curran is one of the largest franchisees in the area, with more than 20 eateries throughout eastern Pennsylvania that employ over 350 people in total.

Over the last few years, his stores have raised more than $500,000 for charities such as Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer, Meals on Wheels and ProJeCt of Easton Inc.

Subs

Gerald Demko of Hellertown had the honor of ordering the first sub in the newly-opened Jersey Mike’s Subs store in Lower Saucon Township. The eatery is located in the Creekside Marketplace shopping center on Rt. 412.

Gerald Demko of Hellertown watches as a staff member begins preparing his turkey sub by cutting a hoagie roll. In honor of the store’s opening, customers who have a coupon distributed by the franchise can receive a free regular sub when they donate at least $3 to support Saucon Valley schools. The promotional coupon is valid until Sunday, March 24, 2024, only at the new Hellertown location.

Jersey Mike’s is known for its large variety of cold and hot subs, which are made fresh to order in front of customers. The Jersey Mike’s menu is available at JerseyMikes.com.

Customers and staff members fill the new Jersey Mike’s Subs location, which opened on Wednesday, March 20 in the Creekside Marketplace shopping center in Lower Saucon Township.

Jersey Mike’s Subs franchise owner Gerrit Curran, left, speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony that was held with the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce as part of his store’s grand opening Wednesday.

A member of state Rep. Milou Mackenzie’s (R-131) staff presents Gerrit Curran with a certificate of recognition upon the opening of his newest Jersey Mike’s Subs franchise in Lower Saucon Township Wednesday.

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce chair Kim Rosario congratulates Jersey Mike’s Subs franchise owner Gerrit Curran on the opening of his newest store in Lower Saucon Township Wednesday.

Gerrit Curran and the staff of the new Jersey Mike’s Subs location prepare to cut the ribbon to officially open it for business Wednesday.

The employees of the new Jersey Mike’s Subs and franchise owner Gerrit Curran celebrate after the ribbon marking the store’s opening is cut.

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Josh Popichak

Josh Popichak is the owner, publisher and editor of Saucon Source. A Lehigh Valley native, he's covered local news since 2005 and previously worked for Berks-Mont News and AOL/Patch. Contact him at josh@sauconsource.com.

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