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The roots of Jason's Deli can be traced back to 1895 when Salvatore Tortorice immigrated to America from Sicily, settling in Beaumont, Texas—bringing his culinary traditions.
This culinary legacy continued through generations, with Salvatore's son and grandson operating grocery stores and restaurants in Beaumont.
On November 30, 1976, Joe Tortorice Jr., Salvatore's grandson, founded Jason's Deli in Beaumont, drawing on his family's rich history in the food industry.
The name "Jason's" was based on Joe’s oldest son Jay.
Jason’s Deli first restaurant opened its doors at 112 Gateway St. in Beaumont, Texas in 1976. I
The original location continues to serve customers to this day. A living monument of the company's history nearly five decades after its founding.
In 1988, twelve years after its founding, Jason's Deli took the strategic step to start franchising.
This helped the company spread beyond its Texas roots, with the first franchised Jason's Deli opening its doors in Tucson, Arizona.
This would help it eventually become a national chain that we all love today.
Throughout its history, Jason’s Deli has been obsessed with providing healthy food.
Beginning with the elimination of added trans fats in April 2005, following a five-year implementation plan.
They removed high fructose corn syrup from all food items in October 2008.
Continuing this trend, Jason's Deli has proactively made additional menu improvements, including the removal of MSG from all dishes and the introduction of gluten-free options.
It is fast becoming a leader in healthy fast-casual dining.
In a move that has become a beloved trademark of the Jason's Deli experience, the restaurant chain introduced the practice of offering free ice cream to its customers.
This simple yet effective strategy has not only set Jason's Deli apart from its competitors but has also evolved into a signature aspect of their dining experience.
Jason's Deli grew from a single location in 1976 to 295 restaurants across 29 states by 2019.
Through this expansion, the Tortorice family has maintained ownership, preserving the company's founding principles and family-business character.
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