Detroit’s Corktown is getting a fresh shot of sandwich action as Jimmy John’s cuts the ribbon tomorrow on a new shop at 1620 Michigan Ave, just off the old Tiger Stadium corner. The 1,600-square-foot location, owned by the Michigan-based Tomey Group, will offer delivery, pickup, dine-in and catering. A 10:30 a.m. ribbon-cutting will kick off a grand-opening celebration, and the first 25 customers will receive free chips and a free drink with any sandwich purchase. Store hours are set for Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Opening Day Details
The ceremonial scissors come out at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, and if you are among the first 25 people through the door you will score free chips and a drink with any sandwich purchase, as reported by ClickOnDetroit. The outlet notes that the shop will be about 1,600 square feet, with dine-in service plus delivery, pickup and catering available, and lists hours as Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Franchise Owner Behind the Build
The new Corktown store is owned by the Tomey Group, a family-owned franchise operator based in Farmington Hills that described the location as part of its growth strategy in Michigan, according to QSR Magazine. CEO Anthony Tomey is quoted as saying they are “thrilled to open our new Jimmy John’s location in the vibrant and historic Corktown neighborhood,” underscoring the company’s interest in the city’s resurgent district.
Where It Sits in the Neighborhood
The shop occupies street-level retail space in The Corner, a mixed-use development on the historic Tiger Stadium site at Michigan and Trumbull, according to the property listing. Marcus & Millichap lists 1620 Michigan Ave as the address, situating the sandwich spot within a wave of investment in Corktown. Hoodline has tracked how redevelopment led by Michigan Central Station has drawn new restaurants and retail to the neighborhood in recent years and reported on the wider redevelopment that reshaped the area.
What to Expect
The new Jimmy John’s is expected to add crew and customer-facing jobs to the neighborhood and expand quick-service options near Corktown’s growing hospitality and retail cluster, the report says. When the store opens on Wednesday, guests will be able to order in person, online or through the Jimmy John’s app, per QSR Magazine.
