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Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops
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Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich Shops was founded in 1983 by then-19-year-old Jimmy John Liautaud. Starting with four different sandwiches and a tiny location, the quick-serve sandwich shop quickly found a fan base in hungry college students, who loved Liautaud’s irreverent attitude. The restaurants’ menu focuses on affordably priced sandwiches and sides made from fresh meats, cheese and vegetables, with bread baked in-house every day. In 1993, Jimmy John’s began franchising, and quickly grew -- but still boasts the same quirky image, offering sandwiches with names like Pepe and Big John. Today, Jimmy John’s has locations throughout the United States. Liautaud is still chairman of the company.
Why This Company Makes Our AllStar List
"It's honest, it's damn good, it's damn fast, at a decent price!" is how Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops describes itself on its website. The company prides itself on having a unique corporate culture and is a top 5 AllStar for the third year running, thanks to rapid growth (#16), good financial strength (#20), and high Web visibility (#7).
In 2011, Zagat ranked Jimmy John's -- which is still run by its entrepreneurial founder, Jimmy John Liautaud -- #4 in service among large fast-food chains. And according to Technomic, Jimmy John's increased its revenue 22 percent to an estimated $735 million at the end of 2010. The sandwich company also counts football great Drew Brees among its franchisees.
Jimmy John's does not offer direct financing but is listed on the SBA's Franchise Registry.
2011 AllStar Rank: 5
2010 AllStar Rank: 4
2009 AllStar Rank: 17
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
"It's honest, it's damn good, it's damn fast, at a decent price!" is how Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops describes itself on its website. The company prides itself on having a unique corporate culture and is a top 5 AllStar for the third year running, thanks to rapid growth (#16), good financial strength (#20), and high Web visibility (#7).
In 2011, Zagat ranked Jimmy John's -- which is still run by its entrepreneurial founder, Jimmy John Liautaud -- #4 in service among large fast-food chains. And according to Technomic, Jimmy John's increased its revenue 22 percent to an estimated $735 million at the end of 2010. The sandwich company also counts football great Drew Brees among its franchisees.
Jimmy John's does not offer direct financing but is listed on the SBA's Franchise Registry.
2011 AllStar Rank: 5
2010 AllStar Rank: 4
2009 AllStar Rank: 17
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops
2212 Fox Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
217-356-9900
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1983 |
| Franchising since | 1993 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 20 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 1,177 | 0 | 26 |
| 2010 | 1,107 | 0 | 24 |
| 2009 | 949 | 0 | 23 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States
Costs
| Total Investment | $305,500 - $460,500 |
| Franchise Fee | $35,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $300,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $80,000 |
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops
2212 Fox Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
217-356-9900
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Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC
For some sandwich fans, the company with two first names is the first choice for subs. Jimmy John's Franchise operates and franchises more than 550 quick service restaurants in about 35 states popular for their submarine sandwiches. The chain's menu features sub sandwiches made with a variety of toppings (and ...
| Company Type: | Private |
| Employees: | 350 |
| Executives: | James John (Jimmy) Liautaud, Chairman and CEO |
| Sales: | $7,600,000 |
| Industries: | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
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| Top Competitors: | SubwayKahalaQuiznos |
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops
2212 Fox Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
217-356-9900
