Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops vs AMATO'S Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops vs AMATO'S including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops Franchise
AMATO'S Franchise
Investment $313,600 - $556,100$380,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 4.5%-
Year Founded 1983-
Year Franchised 1993-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops Franchise
AMATO'S Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• Potential franchisees should be motivated, high-energy individuals who demonstrate a love and enthusiasm for the Amato's product and concept.

    Financing Options
     
    Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops Franchise
    AMATO'S Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops Franchise
    AMATO'S Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations --

    Expansion Plans
     
    Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops Franchise
    AMATO'S Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops

    James J. Liautaud established Jimmy John's in Charleston, Illinois, in 1983 when he was 19 years of age. With utilized hardware, a cooler, one meat slicer, a cooler and a stove, Jimmy John Liautaud began his business without even a posted menu or an open air sign. At the time, he offered four sandwich assortments and 25-penny sodas. In the wake of going out sandwich tests all through the school town, Liautuad included conveyance benefit, tables, open air signs, menu sheets and an extended menu. He opened a few more stores and built up a model before diversifying started in 1993. Jimmy John's franchisees prepare bread at every store each day, and each sandwich is made new to arrange in 30 seconds.

    Watching your calories?  Try our 'Unwich'  A sandwich with lettuce for a wrapping, not bread !!

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Jimmy John's Restaurant is $313,600 to $556,100 (including initial real estate lease costs).
    This includes $30,000 to $37,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
    If you want development rights (for a minimum of 3 Restaurants), you must pay the franchisor a development fee equal to $35,000 (the initial franchise fee for the first Restaurant), plus the $30,000 initial franchise fee due under each additional Franchise Agreement you sign when you sign the Development Rights Rider, plus a deposit of $10,000 for each additional Restaurant you agree to develop but for which you do not sign a Franchise Agreement when you sign the Development Rights Rider.

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    #23 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #72 in Franchise 500 for 2021.




    About AMATO'S

    In 1972, an Italian immigrant named Dominic Reali bought the Amato’s business after working at the original Portland shop for seven years. Dominic made his mark early, introducing his own blend of ingredients to the classic Real Italian Sandwich. You can say "grazie" to Dominic for the Greek olives, a zestier pickle and a new oil recipe on your sandwich. You can also thank him for turning Amato’s into a growing franchise that can now be enjoyed across state lines!

    We’re a sandwich shop that proudly serves up authentic Italian eats -- just the way Giovanni did -- to your neighbors, best friends, co-workers, parents, grandparents, cousin Vinny, and you!