Inspire Brands announced an agreement with Dunkin’s local franchisee to introduce Jimmy John’s in Chile, starting in Santiago

Jimmy John’s, the premier global sandwich brand known for high-quality ingredients and speedy service, opened its first location in Chile at the Apumanque shopping center in the Metropolitan Region, launching its expansion plan in the country. This year, the company plans to open five locations in Santiago as part of its growth plan.

This announcement follows an agreement between Inspire Brands, a multi-brand restaurant company with more than 33,300 locations worldwide, and FGS Group, which has successfully operated Dunkin’ in Chile for nearly 30 years.

“We could not have found a better franchisee to launch Jimmy John’s in Chile,” said Michael Haley, President and Managing Director, International for Inspire. “FGS Group’s market knowledge, capabilities and comprehensive understanding of the Chilean market, combined with the strength and legacy of the Jimmy John’s brand, will support a successful launch and a great customer experience that drives growth.”

Founded in 1983, Jimmy John’s operates more than 2,800 restaurants across the United States, El Salvador, Canada, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and Mexico. The brand opened its first international location two years ago and continues to expand globally. Chile will be its third market in Latin America.

“With nearly 30 years of success operating Dunkin’ in Chile, we have a deep understanding of the local market and what it takes to build and scale iconic brands. Our local expertise and operational strength, combined with the brand’s appeal, create a foundation for Jimmy John’s success in Chile. We are confident there is room in the market for a superior-quality sandwich brand,” said Víctor Garib, General Manager of FGS Group, adding, “for our company, this also reflects Inspire Brands’ recognition of and confidence in the work we have done with Dunkin’.”

“We are confident that Jimmy John’s will be an excellent addition for Chileans looking for high-quality, made-to-order sandwiches. Additionally, the brand’s obsession with fresh ingredients and quality fits perfectly with the way Chilean consumers, especially younger generations, eat today. We’re excited to bring both the favorites that fans enjoy around the world and options tailored to local tastes,” Garib added.

Jimmy John’s stands out for its fresh, fast, flavor-packed sandwiches, with a strong focus on quality. Its signature bread is baked fresh in every location every four hours and paired with premium meats and hand-sliced vegetables. The brand is built on three core pillars:

Quality Obsessed:

• Bread baked, every 4 hours, fresh in the restaurant throughout the day
• High-quality meats and cheeses, as well as fresh vegetables that are hand-sliced in restaurants daily

Convenience Obsessed:

• Sandwiches, customized to your liking, made fresh with the high-quality ingredients right when you order them
• Speedy accessibility via dine-in, pick-up, and delivery

Technology Obsessed:

• Self-ordering kiosks available for fast, easy ordering inside our restaurants
• Restaurants accept a variety of payment methods including cash, card, and e-wallets. Digital transactions will offer additional modernized payment options.

The agreement between Inspire and FGS Group includes an ambitious expansion plan for Jimmy John’s in Chile, with plans to open many locations across the country over the coming years. The first restaurant, located at Apumanque, Avenida Apoquindo 6087, Local 4, Las Condes, in the Santiago metropolitan region, recently opened, with three additional locations planned by the end of the year.