and Ultimate Italian (prices start at $8.59 and vary by location). The new menu items come after Jimmy John's tested various toasted sandwiches across more than 200 stores over the past 1½ years.

I tried BLT sandwiches from Cousins ... I headed to Indiana-based Subway, Jimmy John's, and Cousins Subs locations to compare their offerings. Here's how it went. Prices may vary by location.