Own a piece of one of America's most recognized sandwich brands in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley. Offered exclusively by EATS Broker, this established, franchise-standard Jimmy John's location features sales over $800,000 in 2025, with a positive trailing-twelve-month trend in 2026. This turnkey franchise for sale demonstrates proven, sustainable year-over-year growth since opening in 2017.

Located in a prime retail corridor in Cameron County, TX, this store benefits from strong year-round local traffic, a convenient drive-thru, and robust catering/delivery demand. The Rio Grande Valley is in the middle of a genuine growth cycle: SpaceX's Starbase operations and a wave of other large employers relocating to South Texas are driving new job creation and population growth across the region, bringing fresh rooftops and daytime traffic to established retail corridors like this one.

This location also benefits from a strong hospital-culture customer base. Nearby medical facilities draw a steady stream of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals whose demanding schedules make quick, reliable food service a daily necessity rather than an occasional convenience. Cameron County has also become a common starting point for young medical professionals early in their careers, adding a young, diverse, and growing customer base, and introducing the Jimmy John's brand to new patrons within a market shaped by strong Hispanic culture and food traditions.

Why the Jimmy John's Model Works: Headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, Jimmy John's is built around a simple, high-volume menu, three bread options, seventeen numbered sandwiches, sides, and "Freaky Fast" delivery. This streamlined operation keeps inventory simple, waste low, and labor systems straightforward, making it an ideal vehicle for both first-time buyers and seasoned operators.

The Rio Grande Valley also continues to see modest seasonal lift from "Winter Texan" visitors originating from Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri, a smaller, supporting driver of traffic alongside the area's broader employment-led growth.

FRANCHISE & FINANCIAL TERMS
• Royalty fee: 6% of gross sales, payable to Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC
• Marketing/advertising fee: 4.5% of gross sales
• Estimated franchise transfer fee: $12,500
• Buyer must complete Jimmy John's franchise training (typically 4–6 weeks, held in Chicago, Illinois)
• Franchise requires a minimum of two Certified General Managers per location

Detailed Information
• Established: 2017
• Inventory: Not Included in Asking Price
• Real Estate: Leased
• Building Sq. Ft.: 1,500 sq. ft.
• Rent: $6,125 per month
• Lease Expiration: December 2027 (Includes two (2) additional 5-year renewal options)
• Seating Capacity: 24 indoor seats
• Facilities & Features: Excellent setup optimized for high-volume dine-in, take-out, delivery, catering, and a highly lucrative drive-thru lane.
• Employees: 5 Full-Time | 5 Part-Time
• Hours of Operation: Monday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

IDEAL BUYER PROFILE
• Primary target: first-time owner-operator willing to work the store personally/ Owner-Operator
• Secondary target: existing Jimmy John's franchisee expanding into the Rio Grande Valley, or an operator of another QSR sandwich/delivery concept
• Buyer must be approved by Jimmy John's franchisor and complete required training; factor into closing timeline
• E-2 Visa applicants
Our seller requires that we pre-screen buyers by obtaining proof of funds in the form of a recent bank statement, recent brokerage statement, 401 (k) statement, or a letter from your banker before providing additional financials for this restaurant.

Contact the Restaurant Broker at EATS Broker today about this exciting opportunity. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Restaurant Broker Dominique Maddox.