Why Aren't There Any Jimmy John's sub shops in New York City?

Question

That place is so good! You'd think that in a city of 8+ million people, there'd be at least one!

Answer 1

NYC has some of the best deli's around. There is no need for another Subway or Quizno's or John's on every other block.

If you have never tried a deli sub in NYC you don't know what you are missing. Try Andrew and Franks in Astoria, Queens. We go there at least once a month. Their veggies, cheese, breads, mustard and mayo (among other ingredients) are so fresh you will forget about John.

Also worth trying are 'ino, 'Snice, and Abbondanza's.

Maybe 8+ million people do know what they are talking about.

Answer 2

Well NYC is also lacking Bojangle's...looks like the Big Apple doesn't have everything after all.

Answer 3

not as many chain restaurant in new york city... in general, NYC and the folks here gravitate to the more unique, nyc only restaurants - the things that make new york unique... BUT if it is that good, and they are doing well economically, its only a matter of time before they try nyc out ...