Later this week, Foodtastic, the Montreal-based restaurant franchisor that holds the Canadian rights to operate the quick service Jimmy John’s restaurants, will open its 17th Canadian location in Thunder Bay in northwestern Ontario. At about 1000 square feet, the unit is in the Walmart-anchored Arthur Street Marketplace. Over 40-years in operation, the Atlanta, Georgia-based quick service chain is known for its fresh-baked bread, premium meats and vegetables sliced daily. The menu features made-to-order sandwiches on French-style bread, sliced wheat bread or tortilla-style wraps, with fresh meats, cheese, a choice of vegetable toppings, etc. for pickup or delivery. The locations generally operate in highly visible 1200 to 1800 square foot units with convenient access. The chain is seeking units with drive-thrus. Foodtastic Inc. acquired the Canadian rights to operate the quick service Jimmy John’s restaurants in early 2024 with plans for about 200 locations across Canada within ten years. Presently there are Jimmy John’s restaurants operating in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Foodtastic Inc., 9300 TransCanada Hwy, St Laurent, Quebec H4S 1K5 (514/856-5555 www.foodtastic.ca & www.jimmyjohn.com)