Jimmy John’s sets sights on Ottawa in new Canadian expansion

Jimmy John’s, an American sandwich chain with a reputation for speed and signature pickles, is preparing to open its first Ottawa location.

The expansion has been “freaky fast” by franchise standards. The company’s slogan refers to the pace of its sandwich preparation, which in U.S. college towns helped the company build a following.

For those unfamiliar, the menu consists of cold and toasted subs on bread baked in-store or a lettuce wrap known as the Unwich. Customers choose from a fixed menu of subs with meats, cheese and vegetables, each served with a pickle spear. Add-ons include kettle-cooked chips and cookies.

[ Jimmy John’s, with nearly 3,000 U.S. locations, is set to open its first Ottawa store as part of a rapid Canadian expansion.] Jimmy John’s, with nearly 3,000 U.S. location