KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Jimmy John’s Funding, LLC Series 2026-1 Senior Secured Notes

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to Jimmy John’s Funding, LLC Series 2026-1 Class A-1 VFN and Class A-2 Notes, a whole business securitization (WBS). The rating actions follow KBRA’s analysis which indicates that existing credit enhancement for the notes and cash flows are sufficient to support the ratings following the issuance of the Series 2026- 1.

In conjunction with the issuance of the Series 2026-1 Notes, the Series 2017-1 Class A-2-II, Series 2022-1 Class A-1, and Series 2022-1 Class A-2-I Notes are expected to be repaid, at which time KBRA expects to withdraw the associated ratings. At that time, KBRA anticipates affirming the ratings on the Series 2022-1 Class A-2-II and Series 2022-1 Class A-2-III Notes.

Jimmy Johns is the franchisor and operator of fast casual restaurants under Jimmy Johns brand, focusing on convenience, execution speed, and centered on sandwich and wrap menu items. The system has 2,776 locations in 44 U.S. states, and Washington D.C. The system is approximately 99% franchised as of last twelve months (LTM) March 29, 2026. The system generated approximately $2.7 billion in systemwide sales (SWS) as of LTM March 29, 2026.

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Related Publications

• Jimmy John’s Funding, LLC Comprehensive Surveillance Report
• Jimmy John’s Funding, LLC Series 2022-1 New Issue Report

Methodologies

• ABS: Whole Business Securitization (WBS) ABS Global Rating Methodology
• Structured Finance: Global Structured Finance Counterparty Methodology

Disclosures

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