Potbelly is Refranchising
Existing shop portfolios available today!
In early 2022, Potbelly announced the company’s Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative that includes plans to refranchise approximately 100 existing company-operated shops across select markets! Potbelly is seeking experienced multi-unit restaurant operators/developers that prefer to buy a portfolio of existing shops along with exclusive rights to build future shops over time.
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Potbelly is Refranchising
Secure an Existing Trade Area Today
In early 2022, Potbelly announced the company’s Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative that includes plans to refranchise approximately 100 existing company-operated shops across select markets! Potbelly is seeking experienced multi-unit restaurant operators/developers that prefer to buy a portfolio of existing shops along with exclusive rights to build future shops over time.
Why Franchise
with Potbelly?
Warm, Welcoming, and Supportive
Potbelly’s sandwich shop is the perfect blend of product, people, and place. We’ve expanded to nearly 450 locations in over 30 states across the country and have created a fantastic community of loyal Potbelly customers. The family-friendly atmosphere and delicious food we create sets us apart from the competition – and we can prove it: Potbelly has the strongest Average Unit Volume (AUV) in the sandwich category.
Who You Are
Owner and Developer
You are a multi-unit operator who has the capital, franchise expertise, and restaurant experience to become an immediate owner of an existing portfolio of Potbelly shops along with the desire to build more shops across your exclusive territory in the future. You are seeking a significant growth opportunity with a proven fast casual brand with high-quality food, great vibes, friendly service, and incredible brand recognition.
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More of the Potbelly Difference
More of the
Potbelly Difference
Flexible Footprint
Record Sales in 2022 
Great Food 
Fun EnvironmentFlexible Footprint
We work with you to develop your Potbelly shops in locations that work best in your territory. Our shop styles include standalone, in-line, endcap, drive-thru, and non-traditional locations such as in malls, airports, and universities. Each style comes with flexible footprint requirements. We ensure your Potbelly’s potential is maximized for you.
Record Sales in 2022 
We’ve recorded double-digit comparable sales in 2022! Our leadership team has a strategic plan to help new franchisees take advantage of this growth by expanding our footprint in multiple territories across the U.S. Be at the forefront of Potbelly’s expansion.
Great Food 
Potbelly’s menu of toasty sandwiches, fresh baked cookies, crisp salads, and hearty soups is a fan favorite across the nation. When you open a Potbelly, you excite your neighbors and become a valued member of your community.
Fun Environment
As a franchisee, we want you to love being a member of the Potbelly family. You’ll enjoy serving our toasty sandwiches because our results-oriented culture is built around good vibes, great customer experiences, and building fun team environments.
We work with you to develop your Potbelly shops in locations that work best in your territory. Our shop styles include standalone, in-line, endcap, drive-thru, and non-traditional locations such as in malls, airports, and universities. Each style comes with flexible footprint requirements. We ensure your Potbelly’s potential is maximized for you.
We’ve recorded double-digit comparable sales in 2022! Our leadership team has a strategic plan to help new franchisees take advantage of this growth by expanding our footprint in multiple territories across the U.S. Be at the forefront of Potbelly’s expansion.
Potbelly’s menu of toasty sandwiches, fresh baked cookies, crisp salads, and hearty soups is a fan favorite across the nation. When you open a Potbelly, you excite your neighbors and become a valued member of your community.
As a franchisee, we want you to love being a member of the Potbelly family. You’ll enjoy serving our toasty sandwiches because our results-oriented culture is built around good vibes, great customer experiences, and building fun team environments.
Become a Multi-Unit Franchise Developer
Potbelly is ready to help you achieve unparalleled success as a multi-unit franchisee. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to immediately own a portfolio of existing Potbelly shops with exclusive development rights for future shops in highly sought after markets.
A bright future is just around the corner – complete the form today to take the next step!
Let’s Talk Refranchising
A Team Member will Reach Out
Let’s Talk Franchising
A Team Member will Reach Out
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