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Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches system.

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
2212 Fox Dr.
Champaign, IL 61820
800#: (800) 546-6904
Tel:
Fax: (217) 359-2956
E-mail: bmorena@jimmyjohns.com
Web Site: www.jimmyjohns.com
Contact: Mr. Bob Morena, Director Franchise Development


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

Established: 1983
First Franchise: 1993
Franchise Units: 380
Company-Owned Units: 17
Total Units: 397

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 30 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 78 in IL, 32 in MI, 22 in WI

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 1
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American: 3
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 20 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 800-1,200 SF; FS, SC, SF (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $80K+
Total Investment: $127-353K
Average Total Investment: $240K
Minimum Net Worth: $300K

Fees
>Franchise: $20-30K
>Average Franchise Fee: $25K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 4.5%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 40
On-Going Support: C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3 Weeks in Champaign, IL.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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