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 | Jimmy John's Gourmet SandwichesAmerica's #1 Sandwich Delivery |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$287,400 to $373,000Number of Units
342In Business Since
1983* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Jimmy John’s actively seeks highly-qualified individuals to become franchisees.
We’ve got something that people crave. It’s damn good. We promise an honestly good sandwich and deliver on that promise. We also tell it like it is. That’s why customers have come to trust Jimmy John’s. If we change who we are, be it through a dopey jingle or tablecloths or sun-dried tomato aioli, everyone will see through it in a heartbeat.
When you start a business in your garage and nurture it into an international franchise, that’s ass kickin execution. When you work your way up from delivery driver to store owner, that’s passion. And when you drive six hours out of your way to get a sandwich, that’s passion. We’ve been committed to making the world’s greatest gourmet sandwiches since day one and that’s not about to change. As long as we’re fanatical about Jimmy John’s, customers will be fanatical about Jimmy John’s.
Products & Services
What makes Jimmy John's different from the rest is that it's honest, it's damn good, it's damn fast, at a decent price! Jimmy John's definition of fresh is worlds apart from everyone else's. Bread is baked in-house everyday and served fresh. Meat and veggies are sliced fresh in-house everyday. The turkey is real turkey, the roast beef is real roast beef – no additives, no vegetable-based fillers, no fake stuff. Nothing is delivered pre-sliced. Real Hellmann's mayo, real Grey Poupon, real olive oil and red wine vinegar – it's the best of the best.
With perfect bread, systems in place, spectacular employees and leaders who lead and don't pass the buck, Jimmy John's box rocks. The culture that was created in the restaurants is the same culture that drives the corporate office. "Make a deal, keep a deal" is the Golden Rule. Do it now – make it happen – be a go-getter, no excuses. Jimmy John's employees are the ordinary people doing extraordinary things. They want to be the best. They don't mind doing whatever it takes to get the job done. Their hustle is part of how they live their daily lives, and they enjoy the fruits of a hard-earned entrepreneurial lifestyle. Once again, Jimmy John's wants only the best for the best.
Training & Support
All new franchisees participate in a 7 week training program. This consists of 3 weeks at the Jimmy John’s Training Center located in Champaign, IL, and 4 weeks of real life management experience by way of our apprenticeship program in a franchised location. In addition, we will train your assistant manager in Champaign for three weeks at the training center. Once completed, franchisees receive regular updates to their training, including on site reviews.
All products, with the exception of produce, are delivered by a national distributor to all stores on a weekly basis. Our vegetables are purchased from local sources and are delivered to your store fresh daily. In this manner, the high-quality Jimmy John’s sandwich you enjoy in Champaign, Illinois is the same as the tasty sandwich we make for you in St. George, Utah or any other Jimmy John’s location.
Are You a Good Fit for Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches?
Individuals will need $80,000 in non-borrowed personal resources (liquid assets, e.g. cash, marketable securities, stocks, etc…) along with an overall net worth (total assets minus total liabilities) of $300,000 to qualify. Financing is to be secured through third-party lending sources. The total cost of each unit varies by size and location.
Average 2005 annual sales at 10 of the corporate-owned units were $922,381. You are welcome to contact existing franchisees to find out what their sales are. Most franchisees are willing to discuss such information with you once it is determined that you are serious about investing in a Jimmy John’s franchise.
It typically takes approximately 6-8 months from signing the franchise agreement to opening day at your Jimmy John’s restaurant.
