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The image showcases the Jimmy John's sandwich franchise, featuring a black circle with "Jimmy John's" at the top, "Sandwiches" at the bottom, and a large red "JJ" in the center flanked by two stars.

What are the Jimmy John’s Franchise Investment Requirements?

When you invest in a Jimmy John’s franchise,
you say no to the status quo!

Our Franchise Costs Come with Some Great Incentives!

We’ve been in our industry long enough to know what a good franchise investment in it looks like — and ours rocks! That’s because it’s structured to factor in just about everything you’ll need to get your Jimmy John’s up and running. And right now, with special limited-time incentives, it’s time to consider an opportunity!

I’M READY NOW
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Take a look at some numbers:

Standard Fee*

(refer to FDD for details)

2024 New Restaurant Opening Incentives

(for traditional Locations)

2024 Select Developing Markets Incentives*

(for traditional locations)
INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE
$35,000
$35,000
$25,000 becomes a royalty credit upon an on-time opening
$35,000
$25,000 becomes a royalty credit upon an on-time opening
ROYALTY FEE
6%
of restaurant weekly gross sales
36-month royalty reduction for each restaurant with an on-time opening:
Y1: 1%
Y2: 2%
Y3: 4%
Y4+: 6%
60-month royalty reduction for each restaurant with an on-time opening^:
Y1: 1%
Y2: 2%
Y3: 3%
Y4: 4%
Y5: 5%
Y6: 6%
ADVERTISING AND
DEVELOPMENT FUND
4.5%
of restaurant weekly gross sales
36-month ad fund reduction for each restaurant with an on-time opening:
Y1: 2%
Y2-Y3: 3%
Y4+: 4.5%
For deals less than 5 units, Standard Ad Fund rates apply
36-month ad fund reduction for each restaurant with an on-time opening:
Y1: 1%
Y2-Y3: 2%
Y4+: 4.5%
For deals less than 5 units, Standard Ad Fund rates apply

Your total initial investment will range somewhere between $356,200 and $674,200.*

Additionally, we require investors to have a minimum net worth of $1M and liquidity of $200K.

Ready to Crush It?

We’re serious about growth — yours and ours — and with plenty of space left coast to coast, we’re looking for operators to commit to building out a minimum of three locations. Ideally, you’ll open your first store in year one and stores two and three during your second. Talk to one of our franchise experts for more details.

ROI that Rocks: Our franchisees love what they do, and for many of them, it shows in their bottom lines, with average gross sales of over $1.1M a year!**
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Who Are We Looking For?

Thanks to our expert training and ongoing support, ours is an opportunity that just about anyone can take advantage of. But we know it isn’t for everyone, and we kinda want it that way.

Like you, we’re a bit picky and look for candidates who:

Love Our Food

you’ve got to believe in our approach and our menu to make the most of the Jimmy John's franchise cost.

Love Their Community

you know your success depends on your connection to your community and how much you show it love.

Can Lead a Team

you’ve got management experience and are comfortable acting as a role model to your team and your town.

But Appreciate Direction

you’re ready to leverage our business model and all it has to offer, so you can start crushing it from day one!

Are Driven to Succeed

you’re a go-getter who never cuts corners, never does things halfway, and always sees the potential in things.

Are Financially Qualified

we look for candidates who can meet our franchise investment cost requirements and are financially stable.

*see our FDD for complete details
**see Item 19 of our FDD

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Ready to Roll

WITH A JIMMY JOHN’S

For a limited time, we are offering significant incentives for new store development commitments for 2023–2025.
For more detailed franchise investment cost information, contact us today.


Get Started Today

Ready to roll

With Jimmy John's?

For a limited time, we are offering significant incentives for new store development commitments for 2023 - 2025.
For more detailed franchise information about our sandwich restaurant brand, contact us today.

Start the ownership process
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This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state.

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This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state.

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