JIMMY JOHN'S
Jimmy John’s franchises quick-service restaurants that specialize in gourmet deli sandwiches, fresh-baked breads, and other high-quality food and beverage products prepared according to specific recipes using proprietary ingredients. Franchisees provide carry-out, delivery, and on-premises dining services, typically located in strip shopping centers, malls, or free-standing units. The business model relies on franchising to qualified operators, targeting the general public in a highly competitive market against other sandwich shops and food service businesses.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 4.5% ad fund
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 2,529 franchised Jimmy John's Restaurants operating for the full 2024 fiscal year, after exclusions described in Item 19.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How JIMMY JOHN'S Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Fast Food
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Food
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JIMMY JOHN'S Current | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,286 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+30 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for JIMMY JOHN'S franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
2,751 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily disputes over denial of franchise transfers, non-renewal without proper notice, and violations of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act (and Michigan Franchise Investment Law in one case).
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a JIMMY JOHN'S franchise ranges from $366,200 to $728,200. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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