Jimmy John Liautaud

James "Jimmy" John Liautaud (born 12 January 1964) is the founder, chairman, and majority owner of Jimmy John's sandwich chain.

Quotes

 * I was at this fancy school and I felt out of place, so I rebelled. But Jim Lyons put his arm around me. He cared about me.
 * Interview with New York Times


 * I graduated second to last in my class. I was a fat kid. I was bullied by others.
 * If you serve the business, it will serve you. Serve the business, serve the team.
 * Interview with Franchise Times


 * It wasn’t a great location. I started to deliver, not because it was part of a business plan, but to get sales—to make up for my C location.
 * Interview with Success Magazine


 * I changed the rules for allowing people to buy into my system as a franchisee. I explained in detail how tough running a Jimmy John's can be. I explained the long hours, the unforgiving weather, the late nights, the weekends, and all of the sacrifices that go along with the industry.


 * I've been around for 32 years and nobody knows who we are.
 * Interview with Chicago Tribune


 * I want to build this business as long as the customers will keep eating my sandwiches.
 * Interview with The News-Gazette