Jimmy John’s Hosts A North Tampa Bay Chamber Ribbon-Cutting 

Although this second Wesley Chapel location (at 5478 Post Oak Blvd., off Wesley Chapel Blvd.) has been open for more than six months, Jimmy John’s hosted a North Tampa Bay Chamber ribbon-cutting event on May 20 to introduce Chamber members to this location, the sandwich chain’s “Freaky Fast” service and, of course, new “Freaky Fresh” toasted sandwich items like the chicken bacon ranch, Ultimate Italian and roast beef & cheddar subs. 

Jimmy John’s franchise owner Eric Edmonds said he was “excited to engage with the local community” at his location and he told the Chamber members in attendance that he is planning to open some additional Jimmy John’s locations, including one at nearby St. Leo University. 

Of course, Eric’s Jimmy John’s is one of more than 2,600 nationwide (including 140+ in Florida). The Jimmy John’s parent company was purchased in 2019 by Atlanta-based Inspire Brands, which also owns Arby’s, Sonic and Buffalo Wild Wings. 

For more info, call (813) 991-7700 or visit JimmyJohns.com. — GN 

Jimmy John’s Opens On Wesley Chapel Blvd.

While Jimmy John’s has never been my favorite sandwich place, the company has built its reputation for “Freaky Fast” service, freshly-baked bread, with fresh meats and hand-sliced veggies on its sandwiches.

The newest Jimmy John’s in Wesley Chapel is in the same new plaza at 5478 Post Oak Blvd. as the newest Moe’s Southwest Grill and franchisee Eric Edmonds, a long-time Wesley Chapel resident, is excited about the store. “We’ve had great response from our customers already,” Eric told me. “A lot of people love Jimmy John’s.”

Maybe that’s because of actor Brad Garrett (“Everybody Loves Raymond”) & his portrayal of Tony Bolognavich in an ongoing series of commercials but the guess here is that it’s more about Jimmy John’s over-stuffed sandwiches, including new options like the smoked cheddar bourbon club sandwiches, with turkey or roast beef, lettuce, tomato, mayo, smoked cheddar cheese and sriracha bourbon sauce. With more than 2,700 locations nationwide, the company is doing just fine.

Of course, there’s also favorites like the Hunter’s Club (top photo), with double roast beef, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo, and Charmaine’s “usual” — the Beach Club (below left), with turkey, provolone, avocado spread, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo.

Whatever sandwich you choose, you can make it a combo with Jimmy John’s own branded chips and a fountain drink. The brownies and chocolate chip cookies are pretty good, too.

The new Jimmy John’s is open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. every day except Sun., when it is open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. For more info, call (813) 991-7700 or visit JimmyJohns.com & please tell Eric I sent you!—GN