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Jimmy John Liautaud
Overview
- Source of Wealth
- Sandwich chain
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Residence
- Key Largo, Florida
- Education
- High School (High School Graduate)
- Marital Status
- Married
- Children
- 3
Biography
Jimmy John Liautaud is the founder of sandwich chain Jimmy John's.
He launched the business in 1983 using a $25,000 loan from his father, an army veteran.
As a student, Liautaud had struggled with undiagnosed dyslexia and graduated second-to-last in his high school class.
Jimmy John's now has 2,800 locations; virtually all of them are franchises.
Liautaud merged his stake in Jimmy John's into Inspire Brands in 2019.
About
Liautaud owns dozens of luxury cars, including numerous Ferraris and Porsches.
His three children are all certified to serve as managers of Jimmy John's restaurants.