Haldiram's to bring US sandwich chain Jimmy John's to India
Haldiram's is in talks to introduce the US sandwich chain Jimmy John's to India through an exclusive franchise deal with Inspire Brands.
This move targets India's growing appetite for western-style cafes, especially among young people, and aims to compete with Subway and Tim Hortons.
Sandwich chain's massive US footprint
Jimmy John's has over 2,600 outlets worldwide and recently reported $2.6 billion in US sales.
Haldiram's already runs 150+ restaurants across India and recently merged its FMCG businesses to fuel expansion, backed by investors like Temasek and Alpha Wave Global.
Inspire Brands' backing could supercharge expansion
Inspire Brands—the company behind Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins—would help Jimmy John's tap into India's huge market using Haldiram's local know-how.
With Inspire reporting $32.6 billion in global sales last year, if finalized, this partnership aims to make a splash.
Food services market in India
India's food services market is booming, expected to hit ₹7.76 lakh crore by FY28 as more people eat out or order in.
If Jimmy John's enters the mix, expect more choices—and fresh competition—for your next sandwich fix.