He Bought a Sub Shop as a Teen. Now He's Selling Jersey Mike's for $8 Billion.

Peter Cancro started slinging subs at his local shop at 14. Now he’s selling the national chain he built to Blackstone.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 15 hours ago

At 17, he bought a sandwich shop for $125,000—he renamed it Jersey Mike's and just sold it for $8 billion

On Tuesday, Peter Cancro entered an agreement to sell a majority of his company Jersey Mike's Subs to Blackstone for a reported $8 billion.

Business - CNBC - 2 hours ago

Jersey Mike’s Subs Sold to Blackstone in $8 Billion Deal

The private equity firm, which has been buying food and beverage operators, has an agreement that will bring the compnay plenty of cheddar after the sandwich chain opens its 4,000th store.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Watch for more Jersey Mike’s sub shops as it wins backing from private-equity giant Blackstone

The New Jersey-based sub giant, reportedly valued at $8 billion, aims to grow beyond 3,000 locations in the U.S.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Mike Tyson 'interested' in boxing after Jake Paul fight, says he's in a better place now than when he retired

Tyson does not share concerns about his age as he prepares to box someone three decades his junior

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

David Lynch says he began smoking at age 8, now needs supplemental oxygen for most activities

Acclaimed director David Lynch started smoking at age 8 and now relies on supplemental oxygen for anything more strenuous than a walk across a room, he said in an interview with People, warning ...

Aaron Levine Dressed America. Now He Wants to Dress You.

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Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 11

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