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Potbelly Sandwich Shop has opened its fifth location in Charlotte, owned by franchisee Shak Patel. Patel's company, Breaking Bread LLC, operates multiple Potbelly locations throughout North Carolina.
Potbelly franchisee Shak Patel is the owner of this new shop, and five others throughout North Carolina. His Breaking Bread LLC already operates locations in Charlotte, including Uptown, Ballantyne and South Park. With more than two decades of experience in the restaurant industry and a strong record of successful Potbelly operations, Patel and his team continue to positively support the brand’s growth across the state.
“Charlotte has been an incredible market for us and we can’t thank the residents and businesses enough for that. We are thrilled to bring Potbelly to a community hotspot like The Metropolitan,” said Patel. “Each new shop gives us an opportunity to serve our neighbors and introduce more people to the Potbelly experience. Our team is committed to creating a warm, welcoming spot in Midtown where guests can enjoy great food and friendly service, or enjoy it for delivery and pick up.”
To celebrate the opening, Potbelly in Midtown Charlotte will host a memorable Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, February 21. The shop will reward the first 25 fans in line with free Potbelly for a year. The festivities will begin at 9:45 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring local dignitaries to officially welcome Potbelly to the neighborhood. Following the ribbon cutting, fans can expect a lively celebration with craveable Potbelly food, live music, and a Plinko game for opportunities to win exclusive Potbelly merch and prizes.
The shop will operate from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily. Delivery, order ahead and catering are available through Potbelly.com or the Potbelly App. Plus, the shop has aligned with third-party delivery services.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on February 19, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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