Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop offers sandwiches, soups, salads, shakes, desserts, and other food and beverage items in neighborhood-style shops. We prepare our menu items using specific recipes, standards, and procedures, with an emphasis on freshly made food and quality ingredients. Our shops serve the general public year-round and provide a casual, quick-service dining experience. We aim to deliver good food at competitive prices, along with friendly service and an eclectic atmosphere. Our business operates as a restaurant concept focused on dine-in and takeout service from Potbelly-branded locations.
Your franchise match score
Fast Food
Brand highlights
- CEOAlan Johnson
- Headquarters111 North Canal Street, Chicago, IL, 60606
- Year founded2009
- Year started franchising2009
- IndustryFast Food
- Locations open478 (+82 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$534,950 - $817,700
- Franchise fee$40,000
- Royalty6% of Shop’s weekly Gross Sales2
- Brand fundCurrently 0.5% of Shop’s weekly Gross Sales4
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2019-04-29
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| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about Potbelly Sandwich Shop, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the Potbelly Sandwich Shop franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a Potbelly Sandwich Shop franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Potbelly Sandwich Shop franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Potbelly Sandwich Shop. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Potbelly Sandwich Shop provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 478 |
| Franchise locations | 41 |
| Corporate locations | 437 |
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