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Jimmy John's guarantees delivery in 30 minutes or less (or it's free), while Subway's typical delivery takes 45-60 minutes. Even in-store, Jimmy John's serves orders in 2-3 minutes due to pre-sliced meats and streamlined ordering, versus Subway's 5-10 minute average where employees must assemble each sandwich from bulk ingredients."},{"question":"Why is Jimmy John's more expensive than Subway?","answer":"Jimmy John's charges 30-40% more ($10-12 vs $6-9) because it uses premium daily-sliced meats, bakes fresh bread in-store every day, and operates a delivery guarantee model. Subway's lower prices reflect pre-prepped ingredients, pre-made bread deliveries, and franchise-focused efficiency over premium sourcing."},{"question":"Which chain has healthier sandwiches?","answer":"Jimmy John's has lower calories (average 490 vs 580) and significantly lower sodium (720mg vs 1,050mg per standard sandwich). However, Subway offers more plant-based options and extensive vegetable customization. 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