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The Jimmy John's chain has over 2,700 locations, with 98% of them being franchises. In 2016, Roark Capital Group purchased a majority stake in the company. Later, in 2019, Inspire Brands purchased the company from Roark Capital Group for an unspecified amount.
Who just bought Jimmy Johns? ›
Inspire Brands on September 25, 2018, announced that it was buying Oklahoma City-based Sonic Drive-In for $2.3 billion. The acquisition was completed on December 7, 2018. Inspire Brands announced that it was buying Jimmy John's on September 25, 2019. The deal closed on October 18, 2019.
What is a Jimmy Johns number one sandwich? ›
#1 THE PEPE®
Our take on the classic ham & cheese sandwich! Made with hand-sliced smoked ham and provolone cheese, topped with Hellmann's® mayo and fresh-sliced lettuce and tomato. Customize with any of your favorite Freebies or Add-ons.
Where is the original Jimmy Johns? ›
Why is Jimmy Johns being boycotted? ›
The hashtag #BoycottJimmyJohns was trending Friday with calls for a boycott of the sandwich restaurant, after a photo resurfaced of the company's founder Jimmy John Liautaud with an elephant he killed. The photo itself is old and has frequently made the rounds on Twitter.
Is the owner of Jimmy John's a billionaire? ›
But be careful to not confuse the brand with the man; the public face with the thoughtful, strategic entrepreneur who drove every decision at Jimmy John's before he merged his final stake in the company into Inspire Brands a few years ago. Forbes estimates his worth at $1.7 billion.
Is Jimmy John's owned by Arby's? ›
Arby's parent Inspire Brands is adding Jimmy John's to its widening roster of restaurant chains. Inspire Brands, backed by private equity firm Roark Capital Group, announced Wednesday it will acquire Jimmy John's for an undisclosed amount.
How much does a Jimmy John's owner make a year? ›
Jimmy John's franchise estimates that annual sales can reach $1.2 million and net profits average about $280,000. The startup costs -- not including real estate are between $305,500 and $485,500. Franchisees also need $80,000 in cash and a net worth of about $300,000.
What is the 2nd most popular sandwich in the US? ›
Food and Wine Magazine took a look at the regional breakdowns of our data on who likes the grilled cheese, and it's pretty much agreed upon nationwide. Second place is for the birds in our survey. The humble turkey sandwich tied with grilled chicken at 75 percent on the likeability scale.
What kind of bread does Jimmy John's use? ›
Regular size sandwiches are available on 8” French, Sliced Wheat or as an Unwich®.
The Big John® is made with hand-sliced roast beef and topped with Hellmann's® mayo, fresh-sliced lettuce and tomato. Customize with any of your favorite Freebies or Add-ons.
Does Drew Brees own Jimmy John's? ›
Brees is a long-time multi-unit owner with Dunkin', Jimmy John's and Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux.
Did Jimmy Johns buy Subway? ›
Subway bought by Roark Capital, parent company of Jimmy John's and other restaurant franchises. The sandwich chain announced it had been acquired in a statement Thursday. Subway will soon be under new ownership, the sandwich chain announced in a press release Thursday.
How many Jimmy Johns stores are in the US? ›
Jimmy John's now has over 2,600 locations across the U.S. We make sandwiches using only the freshest ingredients because quality is our way of life. Our French bread and 9-grain Wheat bread is baked all day, every day and always served less than four hours out of the oven.
Is the owner of Jimmy Johns a billionaire? ›
But be careful to not confuse the brand with the man; the public face with the thoughtful, strategic entrepreneur who drove every decision at Jimmy John's before he merged his final stake in the company into Inspire Brands a few years ago. Forbes estimates his worth at $1.7 billion.
How much does a Jimmy Johns owner make a year? ›
Jimmy John's franchise estimates that annual sales can reach $1.2 million and net profits average about $280,000. The startup costs -- not including real estate are between $305,500 and $485,500. Franchisees also need $80,000 in cash and a net worth of about $300,000.
Are Jimmy Johns individually owned? ›
Most stores are independently owned and operated by franchisees, and Jimmy John's headquarters does not maintain employment records for its franchisees' employees.