Potbelly

Potbelly’s activist investor is still lurking

Ancora Advisors, which has pressured the sandwich chain in the past, recently upped its stake in the company as its stock price continues to fall, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Potbelly’s CFO departs

Tom Fitzgerald, who has taken a new job, had been with the struggling sandwich chain for a year.

Operations

Struggling Potbelly unveils new prototype in Chicago

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 15, 2019

The revamped design switches up the chain’s traditional ordering process in hopes of boosting efficiency.

Operations

Potbelly closes stores, halts new unit growth

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 05, 2019

The fast-casual sandwich chain saw traffic fall 8.3% and same-store sales drop 3% during Q3.

Food

5 ways to build a best-selling sandwich

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 27, 2019

A craveable signature sandwich can draw customers and boost sales.

Financing

3G Capital is making a bet on Potbelly

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 19, 2019

The private-equity firm has been buying up stock in the sandwich chain. Exactly why is uncertain.

Financing

Potbelly stock plunges amid weak sales

By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2019

The sandwich chain said weather and a delayed menu revamp hurt sales, sending the stock down nearly 20%.

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