Potbelly

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.

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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.

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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

Central business districts and airports are back for Potbelly

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 04, 2022

Growth in catering also helped the fast-casual chain reach record average unit volumes in the third quarter.

Financing

As digital sales rise, Potbelly tests more tech investments

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2022

The sandwich chain is testing new in-store technology as digital sales now represent more than a third of revenue.

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Financing

Potbelly gets an activist, but this one is different

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 22, 2022

The Bottom Line: Nierenberg Investment Management Company gushed about moves the sandwich chain is making, but wants company insiders to buy more stock.

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