Jason's Deli

Overview

Jason's Deli is an American fast-casual delicatessen restaurant chain founded in Beaumont, Texas in 1976 by Joe Tortorice Jr. and his partners. (en.wikipedia.org)

What the brand sells

The chain is known for made-to-order sandwiches, salads, soups, baked potatoes, pasta, wraps and catering/boxed lunches — operating as a fast-casual deli with in-restaurant salad bars and complementary ice cream stations at many locations. (en.wikipedia.org)

Origin, manufacturing & operations

Jason's Deli was created and remains rooted in the United States; its food preparation and restaurant operations are U.S.-based across its corporate and franchised locations. The company was incorporated as Deli Management, Inc. in the 1980s as it expanded beyond its original Beaumont store. (coastaldeliinc.com)

Ownership & corporate structure

The brand is privately held and associated with the Tortorice family through Deli Management, Inc.; the company operates corporate locations and a broad franchise network across multiple U.S. states. There has been no public large-scale acquisition of the brand; it remains a family-owned private restaurant company. (en.wikipedia.org)

Summary

Jason's Deli should be classified as a U.S.-origin fast-casual deli chain (Food – Fast-casual delicatessen). Primary operations, brand ownership, and corporate headquarters are based in the United States, with a franchise model used for expansion across multiple states. (prnewswire.com)