Haldiram's in talks to bring popular US-based Jimmy John’s sandwich chain to India

The Haldiram Group is in advanced discussions with American Inspire Brands to bring its popular sandwich chain Jimmy John’s to India through an exclusive franchise partnership, as reported by The Economic Times.

All about Haldiram’s new venture

Haldiram’s aims to explore Western-style quick service restaurants (QSR) and compete with already established international brands such as Subway and Tim Hortons.

The Agarwal family-led Haldiram’s runs a restaurant business worth nearly ₹2,000 crore, with more than 150 outlets across India. The proposed QSR operations will be housed under its restaurant vertical once the deal is completed. 

 A company spokesperson said, "...At this stage, we’re in explorations with Inspire Group about supporting their Sourcing & Fulfilment Value Chains with our extensive international culinary supply ecosystem, especially as they continue to expand their global footprint. We believe this is the foundation of a solid partnership, but at this stage, all other forays are purely conjectural."

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About Jimmy John’s

Founded in 1983, Jimmy John’s is well-known for its freshly made sandwiches and rapid delivery model. It has over 2,600 outlets across the globe, including in the U.S., Canada, South Korea and the UAE.

The parent company, Inspire Brands, also owns Dunkin’, Baskin-Robbins, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings and Sonic. It has been looking to expand internationally through new franchise partnerships. Founded in 2018, Inspire Brands has a portfolio of 33,000 restaurants across four international markets. The company reported $32.6 billion in system-wide sales in 2024, though it has yet to release its 2025 figures, according to The Economic Times.

With Haldiram’s, the American sandwich company wants to enter India’s fast-growing market segment, driven by urban consumers and changing eating habits.

Goals of Haldiram’s

Haldiram’s nationwide brand strength and distribution will enable Jimmy John’s to crack India’s Rs 50,000 crore QSR market. 

Meanwhile, Haldiram’s intends to capture India’s growing base of young consumers who are increasingly drawn to cafe-style dining and Western food habits.

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