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Bryndon Preston
6 days ago
When Technology Fails, People Triumph
I had a problem. My lunch order had disappeared into the digital void.
The day before, I'd received a coupon from Jimmy John's, one of those offers you just can't pass up. I placed my order online for a 12:30 pickup the next day. The confirmation came through immediately, and I thought everything was set.
But the next day? Nothing. No follow-up emails. No notifications. Just silence.
When 12:30 rolled around, I headed to the store, unsure of what I'd find. That's when I met Jimmy, who was running the shift. I explained the situation, and he checked his system.
No order. Nothing.
I pulled up my phone and showed him the confirmation. It waspaid for, scheduled for 12:30. He looked at his end again. Still nothing.
Here's where the story could have gone wrong. Here's where I could have been met with excuses, bureaucracy, or a shrug.
Instead, Jimmy said five words that changed everything: "We are going to make this right."
He called out to his team: Hermilla, Cenobia, Emily, and Kylie, and they assembled like a pit crew. In what felt like no time at all, they had a fresh sub ready with all the fixings. Cut in half. Extra napkins. Bagged up perfectly.
I thanked them for the incredible customer service and headed back to work. When I sat down to eat, I was reminded once again why I keep coming back to Jimmy John's. Every single time, the product is delicious. Consistently, reliably good.
The great crew at Jimmy John's on West 116th turned a system failure into a victory not just with a great meal, but with the kind of customer service that creates loyal customers for life.
I'll be back.