Dad: "Don't come home until you have a job", Son: Builds Jersey Mike's Subs

Peter Cancro wasn’t a wealthy kid. As a teen, his father dropped him off at a sub shop and told him, “Don’t come home until you have a job."
No stranger to hard work, Peter didn’t just get the job. He turned the shop into America’s fastest-growing chain, with over $1 billion in sales.
But success didn’t happen overnight. Peter had to walk away from a career in law and confront the scariest moment of his life.
Welcome to Hook. This is the story of Jersey Mike's Subs.

[@hook]

Thank you for 100k "subs"!

[@funnymomentsman543]

So underrated

[@Plogg]

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[@typingname7743]

What software do you use to create your videos

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[@RayMak]

He deserves all the success

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WHY DO I SEE YOU EVERYWHERE

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[@SotoDolo]

I used to work at Jersey Mikes. My store was brand new and our training was top notch. Anytime I visit other Jersey Mikes I have a terrible experience. Shame on the managers that don’t operate at proper standard.

[@Patrickg5427]

I work at a Jersey mikes as well my store is number 1 in the country

[@harveysanchez6993]

That's so cool that the owner re-hired all of his laid off employees

[@Alexander_l322]

It’s also cool that they went back after already being laid off once and not having doubts

[@saveriocavasin8029]

@@Alexander_l322 true, but we got to consider that most people knew there was nothing to do in that period

[@largol33t1]

@@saveriocavasin8029 Still, it's impressive to be able to get all your former employees back. Not many bosses can say that...

[@keiharris332]

@@Alexander_l322 you took the lay off emotionally. You really think he wanted to lay them off? He liquidated his 401k and sold luxury FIRST. I'm sure laying off people he trusted was soul crushing. That right there, is a strong leader.

[@girlygirl1890]

This is such a great story about Jersey Mikes. Peter Cancro persevered and did not give up. He is such an inspiration for us all.

[@alexanderkralev9278]

Dad : "Don't come back untill you get a real job" Him : "Challange Accepted."

[@ingoing123]

Now dad don't come back till u rich like me

[@avoney3151]

@@ingoing123 You're not rich, you literally have a pet Ferret and praise it tf

[@ingoing123]

@@avoney3151 his dad sed dont come back till u get a real job now the son sed dont come back till u get rich that the joke

[@ikea3487]

@@ingoing123 His dad said "don't come back till you get a job." and now the son said don't come back till you are rich. That's the joke.*

[@ingoing123]

@@ikea3487 I'm the one who made the joke

[@paulcuffaro]

This was amazing, inspiring!

[@mortgagesdemystified]

Looooove Jersey Mike's, pretty cool story and I love how their quality has remained high despite being a franchise

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its impressive how their quailtiy has remained, some of the best subs out there

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LOL

[@Alvionalx]

same

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Burrrrrrn

[@Gualberto_Villaroel_Oficial]

same

[@chubbyniya1048]

this made me cry. God bless him

[@mnemonix1315]

Imagine raising 1m in a week, door to door in High-School.

[@ZacharyBittner]

He didn't, he got a bunch of money from his banker coach.

[@lukecha7908]

Lol yeah, nice paying attention

[@fellascallmethedrink]

Dude was 17 and was literally BALLING

[@baylorsailor]

@@ZacharyBittner yes, but he did try to go door-to-door, which is an extraordinary effort compared to what most teens would be doing with their time.

[@christopherbastas934]

Love Jersey Mike's. Great Tuna subs.

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dunkey

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Yeah

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And shivering is the easiest way to loose weight.

[@sariah6048]

I thought the nucleus was I-

[@CathMan28French]

This makes me cry as I watch this, because my childhood was filled with Jersey Mikes from that same spot in Point Pleasent. My Aunt and Uncle own a house in Bayhead to Jersey Mikes the first nights dinner and Hoffmans for dessert became a staple.

[@girlygirl1890]

Don't know who the voice is in this video, but I am a 50 year old professional woman who have heard plenty of voiceovers in my day. I can tell you that this voice on this video is AWESOME. The way that you narrated this video was top-notch...and I mean very professional, top notch. You should go back and listen to yourself in this video, because you were awesome. : ) Also, the music that you used behind your voice was exceptional as well. (you need to also be the voice for some sort of children's stories or something as well.) Whoever you are.....YOU WERE BORN TO DO THIS and you did such a great job. Anyways... blessings to you my friend. Thank you. : )

[@dreambreakerremixfactoryof6160]

Wow ...the entire world Literally was against this kid...and yet he succeeded....TRULY A LEGEND.

[@pogoskit]

CONGRATS ON 100K SUBS

[@AlexTheBost]

congrats on 100k i knew you could do it

[@kamicheezu8156]

"Dont come home until u have a job" *builds a job

[@ashukatiyar3307]

Mom's advice is always the best 👌

[@dannysfarmnewsfromquestane1857]

As a business owner, this made me cry.

[@physical_decree]

Growing up, when I would visit my Grandma in Point Pleasant we would eat there all the time. Never thought it would grow it the franchise it has today!

[@skylineian]

Wow this was amazing. Great backstory, very inspiring! Odd that I've never got to try JMS, but I guess I'll have to change that now. 👍👍👍

[@bhubonnaorem987]

Very encouraging. His perseverance made him great success.. Such a hard working man.. I love it. 💝👍👍👍

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When you make 500k, you'll have to do a hook video on your youtube success.

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@Hhan Lee 2m is better.

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Keep hardworking and don't give up to your dream and you will be successful

[@simon-patrickjohnson]

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[@Ray9s]

Excellent history of Peter Cancro. I’ve heard many of these same stories direct from his mouth.

[@endme2760]

Bruh I got a subway ad while watching this

[@hazeldmello5800]

Love your videos. All the best.

[@severedhope]

He really did get a job imagine your son making 1billion dollars

[@mysoggypants101]

Didn't just get a job. He created them for others as well.

[@lancetheking7524]

@@mysoggypants101 he got a job by making other jobs, it's a win win

[@randyjr.susano3484]

congrats man your one of my favorite story teller i watch all of your videos great editing and voice

[@SneakySweeps]

This is the best underrated channel btw congrats on 100k 🎉

[@TherealSoggyCan]

the original owner when he see's that him selling the shop was not a mistake: oh!

[@marclloyd5443]

This is the kind of man I would love to work with. He seems like one of those guys who’d motivate everyone to work harder just by being around him. It’s nice to have a person running your business who knows how to do it all and does it well

[@largol33t1]

Can you imagine the father eating in a Jersey Mike's and calling Peter to say "Do you have a job?!" If in his place, I'd say "Um, are you eating at that sub place again?" "Yeah, why?" "That's what I do for a living..." 😁😁

[@lancetheking7524]

More like "oh yeah, that sub place your eating in, yea I own that food*

[@harmonicposting]

you are really good at setting stages and telling a story man, please keep it up you are deserving of a million subs and more

[@avaneeshtiwari7624]

just binge watched all your videos and they all are amazing and inspiring

[@Jahabbeez]

dad: dont come home till you get a job son: mission complete 100% synchronization

[@TIMpracha]

Congrats on the 100k subs man. All the more reason to keep making great content ❤️

[@TIMpracha]

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[@aquestionablenamee]

Moms are always right.

[@jawadsabih4979]

Didn't Kernal get kicked out of his house by his mum

[@lawrencestanton9710]

I totally agree have yourself a jersey Mike's sub today.

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I've been a subscriber since the Starbucks video. Your videos are not only informative but also inspirational! Keep up the good work! Your videos mean a lot to us viewers!

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Congrats on 100k! 🥳🥳🥳

[@bangarang74]

"America's favorite sandwich" - I've never even laid eyes on a Jersey Mike's

[@bozobowers5359]

Your not missing much . I’m convinced people in NJ don’t know how to make a sandwich so maybe that why they like it so much .

[@cluix6260]

@@bozobowers5359 it’s not that we don’t know how to make a sandwich, it’s just something different with a bigger menu

[@Smithy250]

I think they're referring to the hogie not Jersey mike's

[@stardude289]

@@bozobowers5359 Every Jersey Mike's I've seen in California is always packed to the brim. So it's not just a NJ thing

[@ARMRandomVideos]

YES ANOTHER HOOK VIDEO! wow they hit 100k fast. I've been here since before 15k. Bona Fortuna.

[@paprica672]

Congratulations on 100k man

[@paprica672]

@@ThisIsThePlanet I'll subscribe to you and give yourself a break man,you started at April,he started at June 2019, I've been uploading videos since 2017 and I'm only at 16 subs and you are at 150

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I am making this comment to commemorate your 100k subs. You are the best channels I have ever watched. Your videos have given me confidence, and have made me grateful for what the world is.

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YESS CONGRATS ON 100K SUBS!!

[@walshys_way8236]

This right here is the American Dream. You can do it America NEVER GIVE UP.

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Congratulations on the 100,000+ subs

[@markchalled3976]

Hey Hook these business studies are great!

[@coinz9007]

This guy deserves way more subscribers

[@alex_5319]

I swear Jersey Mikes is better than any subway I’ve ever had

[@thechoomofdoom6979]

Subway isn't that great to begin with lol

[@mattetch12]

A jersey mike's subs sounds really good about now

[@mrartdeco]

Been to USA 3 times and never seen one outlet.. will look for it on my next visit

[@RyanHull76]

Love these videos! Well done!

[@Fgcbear15]

Seems like a great dad to me

[@coledust]

as he should jersey mikes is *chefs kiss*

[@cyberwolf5075]

Know what, I've been watching a few videos and they're all soo in depth, I'm gonna subscribe finally I think.

[@jama_boi]

Bro congrats 4 100k I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. I ALWAYS LEARN SOMETHING AND I GET INSPIRED WHEN I WATCH U

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So much respect for this man.

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Don’t stop making videos your my favorite KZbinr

[@micahhurdle]

i’ve been here since 1k! gg on the big milestone

[@bananaduck9849]

Nice video and well deserved 100k !!!!

[@hectorrosario1415]

Jersey mikes are the best subs all around..my #1 spot for steak& cheese subs...the best ever!!!!

[@RealGoldenEagles]

Congrats on 100k! Again great video quality.

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[@Ameerz14]

Wow this was so inspiring.

[@Astral_Drago]

I have literally never heard of Jersey Mike’s.

[@LastbutNotFirst]

ive had it once. its just a notch above subway.

[@fellascallmethedrink]

@@LastbutNotFirst Same, it's actually good, had it in NJ too so even better.

[@lancetheking7524]

@@LastbutNotFirst *really?* If there's a brand in the Philippines I will dig in

[@Fr0stbyteGamezz]

you're missing out!

[@kickstartkrew9924]

between Subway, Blimpie, and Quiznos dude figure it would just be another variety but they take it a step up actually Running a meat slicer every time you order a sandwich and all the other stuff that goes into their ingredients, it really is better.

[@lihan1544]

I got way too excited when I heard there were stores down here in Australia and jumped onto Google only to find the 2 initial stores opened down here closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Guess I won’t be trying Jersey Mike’s Subs until I can make it to America

[@beingpositive4545]

Thank you Hook..

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[@TheMadMurf]

Jersey Mike's is my favorite sub place.

[@garycorbin2789]

We had the only three shops in Australia here in South East Queensland , but they since have folded , I miss them but grateful for the chance to eat a few Giants and Cheese steak Hoagies far better than Subway ....

[@FairyLucifer]

I've been there when i was on US, the sub was good, employee there were friendly and helpful, its memorable how good it is to be eat right there, didnt realize the owner have a greatful memories

[@bg357wg]

0:26 A Buddy Rich Band ad outside of a sub shop!? *GEEZ the times have changed...*

[@leg912]

the titles always gets me

[@Chawkes420]

God bless his quality standards, most authentic italian sub experience ever!

[@johncereno4597]

Congrats hook for having a 100k Subscribers , you really deserve it because of your wonderful documentary videos anyways stay awesome🇵🇭👍😃😁.

[@JBlooey]

Considering the fact that i got food poisoning the only time I went there, I wish he stayed in school.

[@kenbobca]

I remember eating at Jersey Mike's in Tom's River, New Jersey in 1972. I was in the Navy stationed at Lakehurst attending Aerographer's Mate "A" School.

[@Chaaos2]

I told my fiance I wanted to get Jersey Mikes when it opened at 10:00am, got this video in my recommended 30 min later at 10:15am

[@roki7]

Congrats on 100k subs hook 🥳

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Congrats on 100k

[@kaye53431]

Definitely a fan after learning this story

[@kikiinaz5785]

How? I just ate Jersey mikes for the first time yesterday and then Hook uploads this

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100k!!!! YOU DESRVE THIS AND MORE!!

[@Plogg]

LES GO 100K SUBS CONGRATS MY GUY :D

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Congrats on 100k subs

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Great video!

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Really inspiring. I believe one day I’ll open my own chain of Restaurants here in Africa.

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I believe in you!

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congrats in 100k subs!!!!

[@apleatherworking9952]

Hopefully they learned enough to survive this recession