James John Liautaud is the founder, chairman, and majority owner of Jimmy Johns, founded in 1983.
James John Liautaud (January 12, 1964) is the founder, chairman, and majority owner of Jimmy Johns sandwich chain. 
 Founded by Jimmy John Liautaud in 1983 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, in 30 years, the company has grown to more than 2,500 locations in all states except Alaska, Hawaii, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. 
