Potbelly

Potbelly signs deal to expand in Seattle-Tacoma market

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 15, 2023

This latest move in a series of deals will refranchise nine corporate locations and add another 13 new franchised units in Washington state.

Operations

Potbelly consumers are 'hanging in there,' says CEO

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 03, 2023

The Chicago-based sandwich chain reported same-store sales up 8%, driven by traffic. That momentum is expected to continue into Q4.

Operations

Potbelly signs 40-unit franchise deal in Ohio, Fla.

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 30, 2023

The more-than 430-unit chain is pushing both refranchising and new unit franchise growth.

Operations

Potbelly founder to build shops in Maryland as franchisee

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 19, 2023

Bryant Keil, who built a Chicago antique store into a chain of sandwich shops, has signed a 27-unit agreement to operate locations with his son Hampden.

Operations

All Sweetgreen units will be automated within five years, CEO predicts

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 07, 2023

And in other fast-casual highlights from investor conferences: Portillo's is killing it in the Sun Belt, and Potbelly is carrying momentum into 2Q.

Financing

Potbelly has apparently started the year off more strongly than expected

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 11, 2023

The Chicago-based sandwich chain said its same-store sales and profitability will easily beat expectations this quarter.

Operations

Potbelly puts pandemic in rearview mirror

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 02, 2023

Central business district units and catering sales have almost returned to pre-Covid levels on "traffic-driven tailwinds."

Operations

Potbelly to expand digital makeline initiative

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 09, 2023

CEO Bob Wright is not quite ready to say "national rollout," but the test has improved order accuracy, speed and food quality while cutting labor costs.

Financing