Awards & Recognition
★Horatio Alger Award 2018
★Nation's Restaurant News Golden Chain Award 2012
★Ernst & Young Food & Beverage Entrepreneur of the Year Illinois 2004
★Franchise Times Dealmaker of the Year 2017
★Forbes #1 Franchise 2016
Notable Facts
→Founded Jimmy John's in 1983 with $25,000 loan from father
→Built chain to 2,800+ locations before selling to Inspire Brands in 2019
→Net worth estimated at $2.6 billion by Forbes
→Recipient of Horatio Alger Award for overcoming adversity
→Active philanthropist through Liautaud Family Foundation
→Regular speaker at universities and business conferences
→Co-chaired President Trump's small business council during COVID-19