Question 1

How many Potbelly Sandwich Shop franchise locations are there?

Accepted Answer

Potbelly Sandwich Shop currently has 441 total units, including 95 franchised locations and 346 company-owned locations.

Question 2

Is the Potbelly Sandwich Shop franchise system growing or shrinking?

Accepted Answer

Potbelly Sandwich Shop has experienced positive net growth of +4.0% over the past year, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.1%.

Question 3

What is the franchise vs. company-owned ratio for Potbelly Sandwich Shop?

Accepted Answer

Potbelly Sandwich Shop has a franchise ratio of 22%, meaning 22% of all units are franchisee-owned. This indicates significant company ownership of units.

Question 4

How many Potbelly Sandwich Shop franchise units have opened and closed recently?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent reporting year (2024), Potbelly Sandwich Shop had 18 units opened and 2 units closed.