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Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
World's greatest gourmet sandwich shop. All the sandwiches are made on fresh-baked french bread or 7-grain honey wheat bread. We only use the highest-quality meats available with garden fresh veggies that are brought in and sliced each morning.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1983
Franchising Since:
1993
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
1,188
97.9%
Company-Owned Units:
26
2.1%
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Total Operating Units:
1,214
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
579
100%
In 30 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
579
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Illinois
131
2. Michigan
61
3. Wisconsin
36
Registered in Following Registration States:
Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Virginia, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$300K
Cash Investment:
$80K
Total Investment:
$305-485.5K
Average Total Investment:
$395K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$30-35K
Average Franchise Fee:
$30K
On-Going Royalty:
6%
Average Royalty:
6%
Advertising Fee:
4.5%
Average Number of Employees:
2 Full-time, 25 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
800-1,200
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
40
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
