5,000 loan from his father. He grew the franchise to over 2,800 locati..." /> 5,000 loan from his father. He grew the franchise to over 2,800 locati..." /> 5,000 loan from his father. He grew the franchise to over 2,800 locati..." />

Jimmy John Liautaud

Americanb. January 12, 1964Business & Entrepreneurship

Jimmy John Liautaud founded Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches in 1983 at age 19 with a $25,000 loan from his father. He grew the franchise to over 2,800 locations and sold a majority stake to Roark Capital in 2019.

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