Jimmy John Liautaud

Jimmy John Liautaud

Jimmy John Liautaud (#1604)

My success is a byproduct of my curiosity and breaking things apart. And here I am, I brought a lot of people along the way.

  • $ 3 B
  • Sandwich chain
  • United States
  • M
  • 62 Years

About Me

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.
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Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Jimmy John Liautaud’s rise and global influence.

  • #1611   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Jimmy John Liautaud’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $2.6B (May 4, 2026)