ATLANTA & CHAMPAIGN – Jimmy John Liautaud, founder and former chairman of Jimmy John’s, has set on a path of continued support for the American nation, its citizens and businesses that are under immense pressure during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jimmy John Liautaud was recently selected to join the Great American Economic Revival Industry Group and serve as a member within the food and beverage industry group. Liautauds’ efforts have been enormously valuable in the nation-wide attempt to get America back to work. Liautaud said he’s been impressed with how quickly businesses have adapted to life under the coronavirus. What has “taken place in our industry in the last 45 days is nothing short of extraordinary.”
“Jimmy John’s wants to help our neighbors across the country by making it easier to get daily necessities like freshly-baked bread,” said Darin Dugan, Chief Marketing Officer for Jimmy John’s. “Available across the country immediately, we will be offering Freaky Fresh® Bread On Demand. Fresh baked bread delivered to our consumers any way they want it: curbside pick-up, drive-thru, or contactless delivery to their door.”
In 2016 and 2018, Jimmy John’s was listed #1 on the Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list. In addition, Liautaud’s brand has also been ranked #1 Franchise by Forbes and named one of the fastest-growing franchise chains in the country according to NRN Top 100. Entrepreneur.com has also voted Jimmy John’s in the top 10 Promising Franchises for Ambitious Entrepreneurs.
In the years ahead, Inspire Brands plans to build on Liautaud’s original vision to benefit their guests, team members and franchises, by scaling Jimmy John’s with investment in industry-leading capabilities, allowing innovation to craft a new route to future growth.
About Jimmy John Liautaud
Jimmy John Liautaud is the founder of Jimmy John’s, a sandwich chain that prides itself on “Freaky Fresh” ingredients and “Freaky Fast” service. In January 1983, he opened his first store. Through hard work, tenacity, good taste buds, and an eye for detail, Liautaud grew his business from one shop in Charleston, Illinois to 10 and then franchised to reach over 2,800 locations across the United States. Since the successful acquisition by Inspire Brands, Inc. of Jimmy John’s, Liautaud has stepped down as chairman of the company and transitioned to becoming an adviser to the brand.
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