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Potbelly to open first Nebraska shop in November

July 25, 2014

Potbelly Sandwich Shop announced plans to open its first shop in Nebraska. The new Potbelly will open in the North Park Shopping Center at 2056 N. 117th Avenue in Omaha in November 2014.

Craig Frantz, the managing owner of the new sandwich shop, is a Nebraska native with close community connections and an extensive background in business management and operations.

"The Potbelly vibe will resonate well here in Omaha. It’s a natural fit," Frantz said in a company press release. "As a community-driven shop, Potbelly is going to find a welcome home here in town. It is a great feeling to be part of bringing Potbelly here for our longtime friends, family and neighbors to enjoy."

Frantz will run the business with his brother and business partner Kendall Frantz. Kendall will help manage the restaurant’s operations, focusing on hiring and training new staff.

The Frantz’s Potbelly Sandwich Shop will hire about 30 staff members, including customer service staff and managers. The restaurant’s operation and delivery hours will be announced at a later date.

"Craig and his team are the perfect addition to the Potbelly family. We are thrilled to share our delicious shakes and sandwiches with their neighbors in Omaha," said Mike Walters, head of franchise development for Potbelly Sandwich Shop. "Every new sandwich shop is designed to resemble the community it resides in, and the Frantz family has the deep rooted community values Potbelly looks for when choosing franchise partners."