‘Freaky fast’ Jimmy John’s coming to Midland

Construction continues on the future home of Jimmy John’s sandwich shop, far left.Jimmy John’s facts-- The local restaurant is listed by Coldwell Banker Commercial as 1,655 square feet.-- The pamphlet for Scotsdale Square, south of Midland Drive and Wadley Avenue, indicates the lease to commence around Oct. 15.-- The property is currently listed for sale at $3.9 million.-- Jimmy John’s was started by Jimmy John Liautaud in 1983 in Champaign, Illinois, and now has more than 2,000 stores, according to the company's website.-- Check out the sandwiches at jimmyjohns.com less Construction continues on the future home of Jimmy John’s sandwich shop, far left.Jimmy John’s facts-- The local restaurant is listed by Coldwell Banker Commercial as 1,655 square feet.-- The pamphlet for ... more Photo: Rye Druzin Photo: Rye Druzin Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close ‘Freaky fast’ Jimmy John’s coming to Midland 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

The Tall City will be adding a Jimmy John’s to its growing ranks of sandwich shops, according to franchise co-partner John Gilchrist.

Gilchrist and Kevin Burrell are based out of Austin but will be moving to Midland as the restaurant nears completion. The location in the up-and-coming Scotsdale Square at 3201 N. Midland Drive will feature delivery, a drive-through and dine-in options. The restaurant, set to open in the fall, will operate 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Gilchrist said that they could extend the hours if they see a demand for it.

Gilchrist said he chose Midland because it is “the biggest city in Texas that does not have a Jimmy John’s yet, so we figured it was due.”

The store is Gilchrist’s first franchise after years of working for the company, and he said that he and Burrell are excited to come to Midland. He said the new location has been years in the making and he sees the potential for future growth.

“We definitely want to do some more in Midland,” Gilchrist said of Jimmy John’s potential in Midland. “I think the way the town is now can support two to three, and if it keeps on growing at the rate it has been it can eventually support up to five.”

Gilchrist said that the downturn in the local economy is not too much of a concern yet, and he hopes it has opened up the labor market somewhat.

“There are still plenty of people in Midland who want a good deal on a ‘freaky fast’ lunchtime sandwich, and so long as that downturn doesn’t get crazy huge it could benefit us being able to scoop up some extra employees,” he said.

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