The first Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches was established in 1983 in Charleston, Ill. It serves a variety of sandwiches, such as Italian Night Club, Country Club, Gourmet Veggie Club, Turkey Tom and Big John. The restaurant additionally offers various side items that include chocolate chip cookies, potato chips, jumbo kosher dill pickles and hot peppers. Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches provides online activities and games. It maintains various locations in Milwaukee, and offers catering services. The restaurant offers gift cards that can be used at any of its locations. In addition, it operates an online store that offers T-shirts, jackets and hats.