Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches

  • Jimmy John's Franchise, Inc.
2212 Fox Dr.
Champaign, IL 61820
  • (800) 546-6904 / (217) 356-9900
  • (217) 359-2956 (Fax)

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

Operating Units

Franchised Units 1,188 97.9%
Company-Owned Units 26 2.1%
Total Operating Units 1,214 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 1,214 100.0% In 30 States
Canada 0 0.0% In 0 Provinces
International 0 0.0% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 1,214 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Illinois 131
Michigan 61
Wisconsin 36

Registered in the following Registration States

Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Virginia, Wisconsin, District of Columbia

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a 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
Additional Services: Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing N/A
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control Included
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

Varies 4 Weeks (apprenticeship)
Champaign, IL 3 Weeks
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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 4.50%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 2
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 25
Space Needs (in square feet) 800-1,200
Preferred Site Types Free Standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Encourages Conversions N/A
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 5
General Business Experience 4
Specific Industry Experience 2
Formal Education 4
Psychological Profile 4
Personal Interviews 5
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 10
Term of Renewal Period 10
Passive Ownership? Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
Yes, for 10 years
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 140
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas Yes, All Countries
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