Jimmy John’s Franchise Case Study

Consistency, Quality, and Brand Control, Delivered Nationwide

The Opportunity

With more than 2,700 locations across the United States, Jimmy John’s Franchise, LLC has become one of America’s largest and most recognized sandwich chains. But behind every shop and every “Freaky Fast” sandwich lies a brand story rooted in humility, one that began in a single storefront in Charleston, Illinois, in 1983.

Preserving that origin story across thousands of restaurants is a vital part of the Jimmy John’s identity. Yet, for national brands with multiple franchise owners and operators, maintaining brand consistency from signage and imagery to finishes and materials can be an ongoing challenge.

Every new franchise location needed to display the same iconic photograph of the original Jimmy John’s sandwich shop. But relying on third-party printers or local vendors led to variation in color tone, print quality, and framing. Jimmy John’s corporate team needed a turnkey solution to ensure every restaurant showcased an identical, high-quality print, without creating administrative headaches or quality control issues.

The Solution

Vivid Metal Prints partnered with the Jimmy John’s corporate design and brand management teams to create a custom, private ordering portal within the Vivid website — accessible only to approved franchise owners.

Each order page was pre-configured with all of the corporate-approved details:

Image: the original Charleston storefront photograph
Metal finish: hand-selected to enhance color depth and authenticity
Frame and mounting style: uniform across all franchise locations
Sizes and pricing: pre-negotiated with standardized shipping rates

When a new Jimmy John’s location opens, the franchisee receives a unique, secure URL where they can place their order directly. This streamlined process ensures that every new store receives the exact same print, produced by the same craftsmen, using the same color profiles and aluminum coating, guaranteeing consistency at a national scale.

Through Vivid’s proprietary dye-sublimation process, the photo isn’t just printed, it’s infused into the metal, creating a durable, fade-proof display that embodies the permanence and pride of the Jimmy John’s story.

The Result

What once required manual coordination and inconsistent third-party vendors became an automated, quality-controlled system. Every franchise now receives a museum-quality metal print that’s identical to all others, ensuring perfect brand presentation across the country.

For the Jimmy John’s brand team, this meant fewer logistics headaches and complete peace of mind. For franchise owners, it meant a one-click process and a beautiful, long-lasting centerpiece that connects each new store to the company’s heritage.

The Takeaway

Vivid Metal Prints empowers franchisors, distributors, retailers, and multi-location businesses to achieve total visual consistency, while eliminating the complexity of manual brand control.

We’ll work with your team to create a custom, password-protected portal where your approved imagery, finishes, and frames are pre-loaded and ready for franchise ordering. Every location receives the same premium, ready-to-hang metal print that reflects your brand’s values and visual integrity.

To learn more about custom franchise solutions, email us at info@VividMetalPrints.com or visit VividMetalPrints.com.