Jimmy’s Closes Doors after Second Run

Owner Nick Qualle knew in April his window had just a small opening.

Now, after just three months, it appears that window has closed.

Jimmy’s Pizza has pulled out of the former Carbone’s location in Albertville, ending an unsuccessful run here after its split from Andy Thompson, now owner of Andy’s Hometowne Pizza.

Qualle and partner Bill Decker had their eye on the Jimmy’s Pizza franchise after Andy Thompson decided to fly solo with Andy’s Hometown Pizza last year. Instead, they took on Rockford, and have been a pleasant success, Qualle said.

They were given a second chance to run Albertville after the store closed its doors in March. Qualle then said he was looking forward to the opportunity, but knew Jimmy’s would only give it a certain amount of time to work.

Employees said a text was sent out Monday, telling them the store had shut down.

Qualle and Decker, both Rockford residents and members of the fire department there, will continue to operate that location.

“There were customers here glad to have us back, but we need to grow,” Qualle said back in April. “We know we have a certain amount of time to get this rolling again. We’re confident.”

The closure leaves D’s Family Pizza and Andy’s as the main two pizza delivery outlets in Albertville. St. Michael has delivery chains Pizza Hut and Domino’s, to go with local outlet like Distractions (formerly JR’s).

Other outlets, such as $5 Pizza, Papa Murphy’s and Little Caesar’s, offer pizza for takeout only.