Jimmy John's

Inspire Brands · EST. 1983 · Champaign, Illinois

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US UNITS2,7772025 record · QSR Pro estimates

GLOBAL UNITS2,8002025 record · QSR Pro estimates

FRANCHISED %90%2025 record · QSR Pro estimates

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01Our Coverage

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02About the Brand

Sandwich chain specializing in delivery and 'freaky fast' service

FIG 1 — US UNIT COUNT, 2019–2025

2,704

2019

2,717

2020

2,769

2021

2,742

2022

2,786

2023

2,736

2024

2,777

2025

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Franchise Requirements

Availability and model

The brand offers multiple restaurant formats. Site, format and market availability require confirmation during the application process.

United States; confirm the format and territory with the franchisor

Jimmy John's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.

Operating commitment

The published process includes application, discussion with the franchise team, FDD review and an interview before signing.

United States; confirm the format and territory with the franchisor

Jimmy John's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.

Initial investment / development estimate: $366,200–$733,500
US web-summary investment range; confirm the applicable restaurant format
Jimmy John's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.
Initial franchise fee: $35,000
US initial franchise fee as listed in the web summary
Jimmy John's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.
Separate development fee: $10,000
US; per restaurant
Listed separately from the initial franchise fee; confirm timing and any credits in the FDD.
Jimmy John's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.
Liquid capital / personal funds: $200,000
US candidate liquid-assets requirement
Jimmy John's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.
Net worth: $1,000,000
US candidate net-worth requirement
Jimmy John's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.
Royalty / service fee: 6%
Percentage of gross sales
Jimmy John's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.
Advertising / marketing contribution: 4.5%
Percentage of gross sales
Advertising and development fund.
Jimmy John's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.

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