Head-to-Head Franchise Intelligence
Jersey Mike's Subs vs Jimmy John's
Commercial comparison of unit economics, FTC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 19 average unit volume (AUV), startup capital requirements, and store tech stacks.
Contender 1Rank #28
Jersey Mike's Subs
Sub Sandwiches
A Sub Above
Parent Holding:Blackstone
Contender 2Rank #35
Jimmy John's
Gourmet Subs & Delivery
Freaky Fast, Freaky Fresh
Parent Holding:Inspire Brands (Roark Capital)
Unit Economics & Financial Benchmarks
Verified against FTC FDD Item 19 and SEC Form 10-K regulatory disclosures.
| Metric | Jersey Mike's Subs | Jimmy John's | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median AUV (Annual Sales) | $1.28M | $4.80M | Jimmy John's (+275%) |
| Active Store Locations | 3,227 | 2,777 | Jersey Mike's Subs (Larger Fleet) |
| Initial Investment Range | $220k – $780k | $2.20M – $4.80M | Varies by site format |
| Min Liquid Capital Required | $150k | $750k | FDD Item 7 Requirement |
| Royalty Fee % | 6.5% | 4.5% | Jimmy John's (Lower Fee) |
| National Ad Fund % | 5.0% | 3.0% | Marketing Contribution |
| Annual Systemwide Sales | $4.10B | $13.30B | System Scale |
In-Store Tech Stack
Point-of-Sale Hardware/Software
Jersey Mike's Subs:Focus POS / Toast
Jimmy John's:Toast Restaurant POS
Kitchen Display System (KDS)
Jersey Mike's Subs:Focus Kitchen Video
Jimmy John's:Toast Kitchen Display
Delivery Multi-Homing
DoorDash Marketplace Penetration
Jersey Mike's Subs:0% (0 stores)
Jimmy John's:0% (0 stores)
Uber Eats Marketplace Penetration
Jersey Mike's Subs:0% (0 stores)
Jimmy John's:0% (0 stores)
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