Jennifer Durham

Potbelly appoints Robert Bhagwandat and Andie Smirl to franchising roles.

Potbelly appoints Robert Bhagwandat and Andie Smirl to franchise team.

Jignesh Patel named 2026 IFA Franchisee of the Year by Potbelly.

Jignesh Patel, a Potbelly franchisee, is named a 2026 IFA Franchisee of the Year for his excellence in entrepreneurship and community outreach.

The sandwich chain marks its Georgia entry with a new corporate location in Chamblee as part of a larger regional development plan.

Veteran franchise operator BD Patel and his family have signed a 10-unit development agreement to bring Potbelly sandwich shops to Northeast Orlando and Gainesville.

The sandwich chain continues its national expansion strategy through new shop openings and strategic multi-unit franchise development agreements across traditional and non-traditional segments.

Potbelly signs 10-shop deal with BD Patel for Central Florida.

“Experienced multi-unit franchisees continue to recognize the long-term opportunity we’re building,” said Jennifer Durham, Senior Vice President of Franchising and Development at Potbelly.

Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is expanding its presence on military installations with the upcoming opening on Fort Belvoir, one of the nation’s most prominent U.S.

Potbelly is expanding its presence on military installations with the upcoming opening on Fort Belvoir, one of the nation’s most prominent U.S.

Potbelly announced the opening of its newest shop at Fort Hood in Central Texas.

The neighborhood sandwich chain has expanded its presence in Central Texas with a new opening at the Fort Hood military installation's food court.

July 01, 2026 // VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Potbelly announced today the opening of its newest shop at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEB LC FS) in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

This appears to be RaceTrac’s first confirmed location with a Potbelly on site since the retailer acquired the sandwich chain last year.

The sandwich chain is accelerating its franchise development with new multi-unit agreements as it nears its goal of 500 open locations nationwide.

May 12, 2026 // Franchising.com // CHICAGO – Potbelly continues to build momentum across the system, driven by franchise development growth, new shop openings, operational performance and continued investment in the brand experience.

Potbelly announced today that franchisees PB Delaware LLC have signed a development agreement to open up to four shops across Maryland and Delaware, expanding the brand’s footprint into a key Mid-Atlantic market.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop announced today that multi-unit franchise owner Shak Patel was recently named a “Most Valuable Performer” (MVP) at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC).

Potbelly signs five-shop deal with CEO Andrew Walker in Phoenix.

PBNJ, a multi-generational restaurant ownership group led by Greg Dunn and Kelly Hart, is entering the Potbelly Sandwich Works system through a 15-shop multi-unit development agreement that marks the brand's debut in New Jersey.

Potbelly announced today Jennifer Durham as Senior Vice President of Franchising and Development.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation’s leading facial and massage franchise, is expanding its California presence with a new location coming soon to Orange County.

Hand & Stone signs development agreement to expand in New York.