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title: "Potbelly is Bringing the Warmth & Comfort this October with the Hot New Smokestack Pork & Mac Sandwich"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/7bf9dbd3-f5c5-4f19-a8e5-08301015093a
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241010_potbelly_is_bringing_the_warmth__comfort_this_october_with_the_hot_new_smok.html
category: "Sandwich & sub"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Sandwich & sub"
published: 2024-10-10T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:21:07.482Z
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# Potbelly is Bringing the Warmth & Comfort this October with the Hot New Smokestack Pork & Mac Sandwich

**TL;DR:** Potbelly is introducing a new sandwich, the Smokestack Pork & Mac, featuring slow-cooked pulled pork, smoky BBQ sauce, and mac & cheese. The sandwich will be available for a limited time starting October 14.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-10-10. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241010_potbelly_is_bringing_the_warmth__comfort_this_october_with_the_hot_new_smok.html).*

## Story

Sandwiches are just better when they are toasted hot…especially the new Smokestack Pork & Mac sandwich at Potbelly (NASDAQ: PBPB). The iconic neighborhood sandwich shop is unlocking more flavor this season with this craveable masterpiece, featuring tender, slow-cooked pulled pork topped with smoky BBQ sauce and the brand’s signature creamy mac & cheese. The Smokestack Pork & Mac sandwich will be available starting Monday, October 14, for a limited time.

“The Smokestack Pork & Mac sandwich is unmistakably Potbelly, bringing together multiple tastes and flavors that our fans love into one tender, smoky, and creamy oven-toasted experience that will leave them wanting more,” said Eric Chenel, Director of Consumer Insights and Innovation at Potbelly. “While it’s getting colder outside, things are heating up inside Potbelly - And, this hearty sandwich is perfect for both lunch and dinner, especially during this time of year. This one is sure to keep our fans coming back again and again – but it’s only available for a limited time, so get it while it’s hot!”

In addition, with the purchase of any size Smokestack Pork & Mac sandwich Monday October 14 through Sunday, October 20, Potbelly is offering fans the chance to try one of their new Craft Refreshers for free! These high quality, non-carbonated beverages are bursting with sweet and fruity flavors Potbelly fans will crave, and they are also organic and non-GMO.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- menu pricing (topic)
- limited time offer (topic)
- new menu item (topic)
- Potbelly (company)
- seasonal promotion (topic)
- Eric Chenel (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241010_potbelly_is_bringing_the_warmth__comfort_this_october_with_the_hot_new_smok.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/7bf9dbd3-f5c5-4f19-a8e5-08301015093a).