🠈  Jimmy John's  🠊

Jimmy John's

Jimmy John's is a chain of sandwich shops with headquarters in Champaign, Il. The company is currently owned by Inspire Brands which, in turn, is owned by Roark Capital Group. Inspire Brands also owns Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic Drive-In and Rusty Taco.

The web site lets people order online. The stores offers pickup and delivery. The company has a strong reputation among its franchises. In 2019 the company had over 2,800 locations in 43 states.

Corporate History

The company has a fun story: In 1982, Jimmy John Liautaud graduated second to last in his high school. His dad gave Jimmy John a choice: Start a business or join the military. He started a hotdog stand then switched to sandwiches. His first location was a converted garage. The restaurant was a success in part because he gave free samples and delivered sandwiches to nearby Eastern Illinois University.

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References:

  1. Wikipedia - Jimmy John's (Drawn 10/29/2019)
  2. National Restaurant News - Roark Acquires Jimmy John's (Drawn 10/29/2019)

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