Jersey Mike's taps Wyndham veteran as CFO
A fast-growing sandwich chain is making another change to its C-suite.
Jersey Mike’s has appointed Michele Allen as chief financial officer, effective immediately. Allen will assume the role previously held by Walter Tombs, who is retiring from Jersey Mike's in January 2026 after 26 years with the company. Tombs will continue to support Jersey Mike's in the transition over the next year as an advisor.
Allen brings more than 25 years of financial experience to Jersey Mike's. Most recently, she served as CFO and head of strategy at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, having held the title of CFO since 2019. She first joined the company in 2006, and held positions of increasing responsibility since.
"As we look ahead, Michele will be an excellent addition to our leadership team, bringing valuable experience to help guide the Company through its next phase of evolution as we continue to scale,” said Jersey Mike’s CEO Charlie Morrison. “Her deep expertise in franchise-first business models, combined with her track record of building high-performing finance teams and leading through transformation at one of the largest publicly traded hospitality companies, makes her exceptionally well-suited to support our continued growth. Michele understands what it takes to grow a franchise organization while preserving the culture and operational excellence that define great brands, and we're thrilled to have her on board for Jersey Mike's next chapter."
The move comes following several recent C-suite changes for Jersey Mike’s. In September, the chain appointed its first chief people officer and named a new chief operating officer.
Late last year, Jersey Mike’s was acquired by private equity firm Blackstone for approximately $8 billion.
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"Jersey Mike's combines strong unit economics, a powerful franchise model, and a culture grounded in service and integrity," said Allen. "I've dedicated my career to helping franchisees maximize their earnings potential, building finance organizations that strengthen decision quality, and driving long-term value through disciplined execution. The opportunity to contribute those strengths to a brand with this level of momentum and potential is extraordinary, and I look forward to partnering with Charlie, the leadership team, and our franchisees to build on the company's success and help shape its next chapter of growth."
Founded in 1956, Jersey Mike's operates more than 3,100 locations in the U.S. and Canada.
