Jimmy John's chain attracts investment from equity firm

CHAMPAIGN – A private equity firm's investment in Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops will help the Champaign-based company expand nationally, the company said Wednesday.

The equity firm, Weston Presidio, made an undisclosed investment in the company founded by Jimmy John Liautaud and will serve as a "strategic partner" for the sandwich shop chain, the company said.

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