Potbelly News & Media

Potbelly reports positive Q1 sales, eyes continued growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEO Bob Wright said success stems from its digital platform and loyalty program, as well as menu upgrades and a focus on catering.

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Potbelly launches area developer incentive program

March 4, 2025

Potbelly Corp. has launched its 50/50 Large Area Developer Incentive Program designed to reward multi-unit operating partners developing and opening shops on…

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Potbelly Sandwich giving 'exclusive franchise rights' in Southern markets

February 18, 2025

Potbelly is launching exclusive franchise opportunities to business owners who want to develop four to six locations in Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga…

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Potbelly opening in Cleveland

December 19, 2024

Potbelly Corp. is adding a location next week in Cleveland at the Lakewood City Center shopping district, marking its 15th location in Ohio.

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Potbelly invades Pentagon

July 12, 2024

Potbelly Corp. has opened its first location at the Pentagon, deepening its presence on military installations and Department of Defense facilities. In…

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IHOP, Potbelly, vPromos execs talk loyalty programs at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant leaders from IHOP, Potbelly, The European Pizza Company and vPromos spoke about what makes their loyalty programs tick at the Restaurant Franchising…

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Potbelly expanding with 18 franchises

March 6, 2024

Potbelly Corp. has signed agreements with existing franchisees to open 18 locations in Florida, Illinois, Missouri and North Carolina. The expansion is driven…

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Potbelly adding nearly 200 locations

January 23, 2024

Potbelly Corp. is gearing up for growth with the signing of 192 development commitments.

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Potbelly lands 22-unit deal for Washington

November 16, 2023

Potbelly Corp. has signed a 22-unit deal with Sound Sandwich LLC to expand in the greater Seattle-Tacoma region of Washington state. The agreement includes the…

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Potbelly lands 40-unit deal in Ohio, Florida

November 2, 2023

Potbelly Corp. has completed a 40-unit agreement with Royal Restaurant Group, a national franchise group that owns 24 Burger King restaurants in the…

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Potbelly sizzles in Florida

August 1, 2023

Potbelly Corp. has nearly 50 locations in various stages of development throughout Florida.

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Potbelly founder acquires 27 locations

July 21, 2023

Potbelly Corp. has finalized a 27-shop agreement in Maryland with the company's founder Bryant Keil and his son, Hampden. The agreement grants the duo…

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Potbelly signs 13-unit deal in NYC

March 13, 2023

Potbelly Corp. has finalized a multi-unit development agreement with United One Group to open 13 shops over the next eight years along with the refranchising…

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Potbelly signs development deals with existing franchisees

December 5, 2022

Potbelly Corp. is building upon its franchise growth acceleration initiative, launched in 2019, through the execution of development agreements with several…

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Potbelly bellies up to Central Orlando

November 3, 2022

Potbelly Corp. is opening six restaurants over the next seven years in Orlando via a multi-unit development deal with Shari Nasir and Imran Malik of Sugarland…

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Potbelly signs franchise deals for Florida, Illinois

September 28, 2022

Potbelly Corp.'s Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative, launched in 2019, is helping the brand move toward its goal of reaching 2,000 units over the next 1…

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Potbelly appoints CMO

August 18, 2021

Potbelly Corporation has hired David Daniels as CMO, where he will report to Bob Wright, president and CEO and lead the branding, marketing and digital teams.

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