Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Potbelly Corporation
Company typePublic
Nasdaq: PBPB
Russell 2000 Component
IndustryFast casual
FoundedJanuary 14, 1977 (1977-01-14)
FounderBryant Keil
HeadquartersThe Gogo Building, 111 N. Canal Street,
Number of locations
427 (as of March 28, 2024)
Area served
United States
Key people
Robert Wright (president & CEO)
Bryant Keil (founding chairman)
ProductsSandwiches, salads, soups, ice cream
Revenue US$485.1 million (FY Ended 9/24/2023)
-US$22.49 million (FY Ended 12/26/2021)
-US$23.78 million (FY Ended 12/26/2021)
Total assets US$253.24 million (FY Ended 12/26/2021)
Total equity -US$2.42 million (FY Ended 12/26/2021)
Number of employees
5,500 (As of December 26, 2021)
Websitepotbelly.com

Potbelly Corporation, more commonly known as Potbelly Sandwich Shop or Potbelly Sandwich Works, is a publicly traded American fast-casual restaurant chain that focuses on submarine sandwiches and milkshakes. Potbelly was founded in 1977 in Chicago, and its name refers to the potbelly stove. Potbelly's menu features a variety of sandwiches that are all served hot, and the menu includes soup, shakes, smoothies, potato chips, and cookies. Some locations formerly presented live music from local musicians during the lunch hours.