Jimmy John's Eyes Bangor Mall Boulevard Site
The sandwich chain is reportedly set to open its first Maine restaurant in a building shared with a new Arby's.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Jimmy John's is reportedly opening its first Maine restaurant at 57 Bangor Mall Boulevard, sharing the building with a new Arby's. As of November 6, 2026, no Jimmy John's locations were open in the state.
Why it matters
The planned opening would bring the chain to Maine for the first time, while the site's history with Arby's, which closed there in 2015, marks a return of a familiar brand to the same address. The arrangement also reflects Inspire Brands, which owns both chains, filling a single property with two of its restaurants.
The original Bangor Arby's at this address operated for 32 years before closing in 2015 when its owner retired, and the new Arby's will take up half of the building at 57 Bangor Mall Boulevard. Inspire Brands, which owns both chains, had not responded to requests for confirmation as of publication.
The players
Jimmy John's
A sandwich chain founded in Charleston, Illinois, in 1983 and known for its quick-service delivery model, owned by Inspire Brands.
Arby's
A roast beef and sandwich fast-food chain founded in 1964 in Boardman, Ohio, now owned by Inspire Brands.
Inspire Brands
A multi-brand restaurant company headquartered in Atlanta that owns Arby's, Dunkin', Buffalo Wild Wings, and Sonic, among others.
The details
Job listings for Jimmy John's crew members and shift managers in Bangor have appeared on Indeed and the company's career page, which lists Bangor Mall Boulevard as the location. Several residents on the Bangor subreddit reported seeing both Arby's and Jimmy John's signs on the building.
Timeline
2015: The original Bangor Arby's at this address closed after 32 years when its owner retired.
March 2026: WABI reported that a new Arby's would take over 57 Bangor Mall Boulevard.
November 6, 2026: No Jimmy John's restaurants were open in Maine, while job listings for Bangor were posted.
Market Landscape
Inspire Brands operates several fast-food chains under one corporate umbrella, and co-locating Arby's and Jimmy John's at one Bangor address follows that multi-brand approach. The arrangement lets a single parent company share real estate costs while expanding its brand footprint into a state where Jimmy John's has no presence yet.
Bangor residents who want a Jimmy John's sandwich will no longer need to travel to Massachusetts or New Hampshire once the restaurant opens. The shared building means the Arby's at this address will also have a combined dining option for customers in the Bangor Mall area.
The takeaway
Watch for official confirmation from Inspire Brands before assuming the Jimmy John's opening date, since current evidence rests on job listings and local reports. Residents seeking employment can already apply through the company's career listings for Bangor.
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