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title: "Kids Eat Free Weekends at Potbelly Helps Families Make the Most of Summer"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/8057304f-1795-4480-8055-62d085a2a651
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260623_kids_eat_free_weekends_at_potbelly_helps_families_make_the_most_of_summer.html
category: "Sandwich & sub"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Sandwich & sub"
published: 2026-06-23T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:43:34.665Z
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# Kids Eat Free Weekends at Potbelly Helps Families Make the Most of Summer

**TL;DR:** Potbelly is offering a complimentary Kids Combo meal with each entrée purchase on weekends for a limited time. The promotion, called Kids Eat Free Weekends, is available at participating locations starting at 3 PM on Fridays.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-06-23. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260623_kids_eat_free_weekends_at_potbelly_helps_families_make_the_most_of_summer.html).*

## Story

Starting Friday, June 19, for a limited time, a complimentary Kids Combo meal (for kids aged 12 and under) is available with each entrée purchase. This offer is in-shop only and applies on weekends starting at 3 PM on Fridays at participating locations.

“Summer weekends are often packed with activities, from tournaments, gatherings, to days spent with families and friends around the neighborhood,” said Marc Nystrom, Sr. Director of Brand Marketing at Potbelly. “Kids Eat Free Weekends is a thoughtful way for us to help families get even more value out of those moments while enjoying a meal together.”

Kids Combo Meals include a choice of Turkey & Swiss, Ham & Swiss, PB&J, Grilled Cheese, or Mac & Cheese, along with apple sauce, a mini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie, and a bottled water.

Qualifying entrées include Original and Big sandwiches and wraps, whole salads, bowls of soup, breakfast sandwiches, and bowls of Mac & Cheese. One free Kids Combo Meal is available per qualifying entrée purchase, with children aged 12 and under present.

Locations can be found on the Potbelly website by using the location directory. Information about programs and rewards is available on the Potbelly website.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- menu pricing (topic)
- limited time offer (topic)
- Potbelly (company)
- promotions (topic)
- family friendly (topic)
- Marc Nystrom (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260623_kids_eat_free_weekends_at_potbelly_helps_families_make_the_most_of_summer.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/8057304f-1795-4480-8055-62d085a2a651).