Jimmy John's reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(8,752 total reviews)

James North

72% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Jimmy John's has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 8,752 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Jimmy John's employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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9K reviews
3.0
Jan 31, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

The pay was awesome, $6.00/hr plus tips (for a driver). I'd sometimes bring home close to $200 in a 12-hour shift (if you're fast). It's nice to be out by yourself driving, and you really get to know your delivery area.

Cons

Hours are sometimes ridiculous with little to no break. Corporate is too strict, you absolutely cannot call in sick and they're even skeptical about medical emergencies. You pretty much only get one warning and then you're fired. No recognition for doing a good job, too much pressure to drive faster, get to destinations quicker. Lazy staff somehow get away with standing around, management is a joke- strict on employees but not on themselves.

2.0
Aug 5, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

free food, always able to get food when I wanted it. Laid back, brainless job

Cons

not enough hours they hire too many employees and each work little hours a week. You're checks are tiny. You're always on your feet, and you don't get a break. brainless job, no opps to grow with the co.

4.0
Oct 28, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Good base culture, good business model, above average pay.

Cons

Declining culture (Sold to Inspire Brands in 2019), niche market, declining customer base, brand model fluctuates (used to only sell sandwiches, and that's what we were known for, but we've added wraps, and now hot sandwiches in March 2025, which adds time to our order fulfillment, taking away from the company slogan "freaky fast")

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