16 Facts About Jimmy John's

Jimmy John's is an American sandwich chain headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.

Jimmy John's began by bringing samples door-to-door to the dorms of nearby Eastern Illinois University, which he had attended for one semester.

Jimmy John's has completed two recapitalizations since Weston Presidio's investment.

In September 2016, Jimmy John's announced that Roark Capital Group had agreed to acquire a majority stake in the company.

In October 2014, it was revealed that employees at Jimmy John's, including sandwich makers and delivery drivers, were required to sign non-compete agreements as a condition of employment.

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Jimmy John's has since settled related lawsuits filed by the Attorneys General of New York and Illinois.

Jimmy John's has three bread options: French, thick-sliced Wheat, and the six-inch "Lil' John", as well as a lettuce wrap option known as the Unwich.

Jimmy John's has five flavors of chips, including Regular, BBQ, Jalapeno, Salt and Vinegar, and Thinny .

In March 2017, Jimmy John's won Franchise Times' "Deal of the Year" for attracting Roark Capital Group as the company's new majority owner.

In September 2014, Jimmy John's donated $1 million to the Folds of Honor Foundation, a foundation that supports the families of killed or disabled soldiers.

In 2009 and 2010, Jimmy John's sponsored Kevin Harvick in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

From 2010 to 2019, Jimmy John's entered into an Ultimate Fighting Championship sponsorship with Brock Lesnar with logos appearing on his trunks.

In 2015, Jimmy John's co-sponsored the RCH Factory Racing Supercross and Motocross team featuring Ken Roczen.

In June, Jimmy John's sponsored former NASCAR champion Rusty Wallace for his Speed Energy Formula Off-Road debut at the 2015 X Games.

In June 2015, it was announced that Jimmy John's purchased the naming rights to the Utica, Michigan baseball stadium which is the current home of the three teams in the newly formed United Shore Professional Baseball League.

Jimmy John's owners have supported local organizations in their communities.