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Jimmy John's

Inspire Brands · EST. 1983 · Champaign, Illinois

+ CompareFDD notes
US UNITS2,777+1.5% YOY
GLOBAL UNITS2,800
AUV (US)$1.1M
INVESTMENT RANGE$341K–$570K
FRANCHISED %90%

01The Read

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

SOURCE: QSR PRO ESTIMATES

02Our Coverage

6 STORIES
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FDD Fact Sheet · 2025
FRANCHISE FEE
$35K
ROYALTY
6%
AD FUND
—
TERM
10 YRS
LIQUIDITY
$100K
NET WORTH
$500K
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