Potbelly Corporation, through its subsidiaries, owns, operates, and franchises Potbelly sandwich shops in the United States. The company offers toasty warm sandwiches, salads, soups, chili, sides, desserts, breakfast sandwiches, and steel cut oatmeal. As of December 27, 2020, the company operated approximately 400 shops and 46 franchisees operated shops in the United States. The company was formerly known as Potbelly Sandwich Works, Inc. and changed its name to Potbelly Corporation in 2002. Potbelly Corporation was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
IPO Year: 2013
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: potbelly.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 1/12/2024 | $15.00 | Hold → Buy | The Benchmark Company |
| 10/24/2023 | $11.00 | Buy | Lake Street |
| 10/17/2023 | $15.00 | Buy | Craig Hallum |
| 10/3/2023 | Hold | The Benchmark Company |
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The Benchmark Company upgraded Potbelly from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $15.00
Lake Street initiated coverage of Potbelly with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $11.00
Craig Hallum initiated coverage of Potbelly with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $15.00
The Benchmark Company initiated coverage of Potbelly with a rating of Hold
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CHICAGO, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, today announced the completion of six new multi-unit development agreements. The commitments, which include an expanded partnership with Potbelly founder Bryant Keil, will bring new Potbelly shops to markets in six states across the country including Arizona, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia, with new and existing franchisee partners. These deals, all signed since July, represent a total of 32 new shops and align with the company's plans to drive long-term growth with a franchise-led approach. "These commitments represent our dedication to executi
CHICAGO, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, today announced plans to open its first shops in Georgia after finalizing a multi-unit development agreement with franchise partner Royal Restaurant Group. Through the agreement, Royal Restaurant Group, a national franchise group that successfully operates restaurant locations for global brands, will bring 15 Potbelly shops to Georgia, all in the greater Atlanta region. This is Potbelly's first development agreement in Georgia and its second with Royal Restaurant Group. "The signing of this development agreement marks a significant step forward in the executi
GAAP EPS of $0.12 +140% y-y and Adjusted EPS of $0.08 +100% y-y Increased Profitability with Net Income +150% y-y and Adjusted EBITDA +19% y-y Eight shop openings and 32 additional franchise shop commitments in the third quarter CHICAGO, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), ("Potbelly" or the "Company") the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2024. Key highlights for the quarter ended September 29, 2024, compared to September 24, 2023: Average Weekly Sales (AWS) decreased 1.3% to $24,870 compared to $25,190.Total revenues decreased by 4.7% to
CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) ("Potbelly" or the "Company"), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today announced the date for the release of its third quarter 2024 financial results. Third Quarter 2024 ResultsPotbelly will report its financial results for the fiscal third quarter 2024 on Thursday, November 7, 2024 after market close. The Company has scheduled a conference call for investors at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results. Hosting the call will be Potbelly Corporation's President and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Wright, and Chief Financial Officer, Steve Cirulis. Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024Ti
22 additional new franchise shop commitments in the second quarter 9 shop openings year-to-date through August 8th CHICAGO, Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), ("Potbelly" or the "Company") the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024. Key highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to June 25, 2023: Average Weekly Sales (AWS) increased 0.6% to $26,110 and, inclusive of the impact of refranchising 26 former company locations since Q1 2023.Total revenues decreased by 5.5% to $119.7 million compared to $126.6 million. Company-operated sandwich shop
CHICAGO, July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) ("Potbelly" or the "Company"), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today announced the date for the release of its second quarter 2024 financial results. Second Quarter 2024 ResultsPotbelly will report its financial results for the fiscal second quarter 2024 on Thursday, August 8, 2024 after market close. The Company has scheduled a conference call for investors at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results. Hosting the call will be Potbelly Corporation's President and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Wright, and Chief Financial Officer, Steve Cirulis. Date:Thursday, August 8, 2024Time
Further Expands Presence at Military Installations Following First Shop Opening at Fort Liberty, Two Additional Under Development Neighborhood Sandwich Shop to Host Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting, All Sales on July 16 will Benefit Tunnel to Towers CHICAGO, July 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, has opened its first location at the Pentagon, deepening its presence on military installations and Department of Defense facilities. In addition to the Pentagon location, Potbelly is continuing to execute on its previously announced plans to develop three restaurants at Fort Liberty, one of the largest military installat
CHICAGO, May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) ("Potbelly" or the "Company"), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today announced that Bob Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Steve Cirulis, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in upcoming investor conferences. On May 29, 2024, the Company will hold one-on-one meetings with investors at the Craig-Hallum 21st Annual Institutional Investor Conference in Minneapolis, MN.On June 4, 2024, the Company will be presenting at the William Blair 44th Annual Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, IL. Potbelly's presentation will begin at 10:40 AM Central Time and will
First quarter system-wide sales growth of 1.9% and AWS of $24,250 32 additional new franchise shop commitments in the first quarter Announces $20 million share repurchase program CHICAGO, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), ("Potbelly" or the "Company") the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today reported financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024. Key highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to March 26, 2023: Total revenues decreased by 6.0% to $111.2 million compared to $118.3 million, which included revenue from 33 shops that were refranchised in 2023. Average Weekly Sales (AWS) increased 1.6% to
CHICAGO, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) ("Potbelly" or the "Company"), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today announced the date for the release of its first quarter 2024 financial results. First Quarter 2024 ResultsPotbelly will report its financial results for the fiscal first quarter 2024 on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 after market close. The Company has scheduled a conference call for investors at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results. Hosting the call will be Potbelly Corporation's President and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Wright, and Chief Financial Officer, Steve Cirulis. Date:Wednesday, May 8, 2024Time: 5:00
GAAP EPS of $0.12 +140% y-y and Adjusted EPS of $0.08 +100% y-y Increased Profitability with Net Income +150% y-y and Adjusted EBITDA +19% y-y Eight shop openings and 32 additional franchise shop commitments in the third quarter CHICAGO, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), ("Potbelly" or the "Company") the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2024. Key highlights for the quarter ended September 29, 2024, compared to September 24, 2023: Average Weekly Sales (AWS) decreased 1.3% to $24,870 compared to $25,190.Total revenues decreased by 4.7% to
CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) ("Potbelly" or the "Company"), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today announced the date for the release of its third quarter 2024 financial results. Third Quarter 2024 ResultsPotbelly will report its financial results for the fiscal third quarter 2024 on Thursday, November 7, 2024 after market close. The Company has scheduled a conference call for investors at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results. Hosting the call will be Potbelly Corporation's President and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Wright, and Chief Financial Officer, Steve Cirulis. Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024Ti
22 additional new franchise shop commitments in the second quarter 9 shop openings year-to-date through August 8th CHICAGO, Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), ("Potbelly" or the "Company") the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024. Key highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to June 25, 2023: Average Weekly Sales (AWS) increased 0.6% to $26,110 and, inclusive of the impact of refranchising 26 former company locations since Q1 2023.Total revenues decreased by 5.5% to $119.7 million compared to $126.6 million. Company-operated sandwich shop
CHICAGO, July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) ("Potbelly" or the "Company"), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today announced the date for the release of its second quarter 2024 financial results. Second Quarter 2024 ResultsPotbelly will report its financial results for the fiscal second quarter 2024 on Thursday, August 8, 2024 after market close. The Company has scheduled a conference call for investors at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results. Hosting the call will be Potbelly Corporation's President and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Wright, and Chief Financial Officer, Steve Cirulis. Date:Thursday, August 8, 2024Time
First quarter system-wide sales growth of 1.9% and AWS of $24,250 32 additional new franchise shop commitments in the first quarter Announces $20 million share repurchase program CHICAGO, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), ("Potbelly" or the "Company") the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today reported financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024. Key highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to March 26, 2023: Total revenues decreased by 6.0% to $111.2 million compared to $118.3 million, which included revenue from 33 shops that were refranchised in 2023. Average Weekly Sales (AWS) increased 1.6% to
CHICAGO, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) ("Potbelly" or the "Company"), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today announced the date for the release of its first quarter 2024 financial results. First Quarter 2024 ResultsPotbelly will report its financial results for the fiscal first quarter 2024 on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 after market close. The Company has scheduled a conference call for investors at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results. Hosting the call will be Potbelly Corporation's President and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Wright, and Chief Financial Officer, Steve Cirulis. Date:Wednesday, May 8, 2024Time: 5:00
Fourth quarter same-store sales growth of 6.3% and AWS of $24,960, with traffic growth as a major driver 202 new shop commitments to-date under the Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative Provides first quarter and full year 2024 outlook; Introduces new long-term growth ranges CHICAGO, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), ("Potbelly" or the "Company") the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today reported financial results for its 14-week fourth fiscal quarter and 53-week full year ended December 31, 2023. The comparable period-year periods in 2022 included 13 and 52 weeks, respectively. Key highlights for the quarter ended December 31, 2023,
CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB) ("Potbelly" or the "Company"), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today announced the date for the release of its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 ResultsPotbelly will report its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2023 on Thursday, March 7, 2024 after market close. The Company has scheduled a conference call for investors at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results. Hosting the call will be Potbelly Corporation's President and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Wright, and Chief Financial Officer, Steve Ci
8.0% same-store sales growth and AWS of $25,190, with traffic growth as a major driver 150 new shop commitments to-date under the Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative Delivered at or above all guidance ranges; provides fourth quarter outlook CHICAGO, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), ("Potbelly" or the "Company") the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today reported financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended September 24, 2023. Key highlights for the quarter ended September 24, 2023, compared to September 25, 2022: Total revenues increased by 2.7% to $120.8 million compared to $117.6 million.Average Weekly Sales (AWS) increas
CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) ("Potbelly" or the "Company"), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, today announced the date for the release of its third quarter 2023 financial results. Third Quarter 2023 ResultsPotbelly will report its financial results for the fiscal third quarter 2023 on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 after market close. The Company has scheduled a conference call for investors at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results. Hosting the call will be Potbelly Corporation's President and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Wright, and Chief Financial Officer, Steve Cirulis. Date:Wednesday, November 1, 2023Time:5:00
Benchmark analyst Todd Brooks reiterates Potbelly (NASDAQ:PBPB) with a Buy and maintains $16 price target.
2024 Same Store Sales % Growth to be Low-Single Digit
Potbelly (NASDAQ:PBPB) reported quarterly earnings of $0.01 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.01) by 200 percent. This is a 50 percent decrease over earnings of $0.02 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $111.153 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $109.537 million by 1.48 percent. This is a 6.02 percent decrease over sales of $118.270 million the same period last year.
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Benchmark analyst Todd Brooks maintains Potbelly (NASDAQ:PBPB) with a Buy and raises the price target from $15 to $16.
Lake Street analyst Mark Smith maintains Potbelly (NASDAQ:PBPB) with a Buy and raises the price target from $13 to $15.
Craig-Hallum analyst Jeremy Hamblin maintains Potbelly (NASDAQ:PBPB) with a Buy and raises the price target from $16 to $20.
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Appoints Industry Veteran Lynette McKee Senior Vice President of Franchising Names Patrick Walsh Chief People Officer CHICAGO, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, today announced two strategic appointments to its corporate leadership team. Industry veteran Lynette McKee, CFE has been named Senior Vice President of Franchising, overseeing all aspects of franchisee recruitment and sales. Patrick Walsh joins Potbelly as Chief People Officer and will oversee and lead the brand's People team and human resources across the company. "Franchise-focused development is one of our five strategic pillars to drive long-t
CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB) ("Potbelly" or the "Company"), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, today announced the appointment of David Daniels as its Chief Marketing Officer ("CMO") effective August 23, 2021. In this senior leadership role, Mr. Daniels will report to Bob Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer of Potbelly. Mr. Daniels will lead the Branding, Marketing and Digital teams as he focuses on leveraging the unique Potbelly brand position in support of the Company's growth strategy. His leadership responsibilities will include further development of the brand vision and digital marketing strategy that drives brand awarene
CHICAGO, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, today announced the appointment of Larry Strain as its Chief Development Officer ("CDO") effective immediately. Potbelly is contracting with Restaurant Development Experts (RDE), LLC in connection with Mr. Strain's engagement for this role and Bob Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer of Potbelly, will have oversight responsibility for him in this leadership position. Mr. Strain will oversee four key areas of shop development including Corporate Development Services, Franchise Sales & Development, Brokerage Services & Tenant Representation, and Strategic & Trade Area
CHICAGO, April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, today announced the appointment of Scott Swayne as the Company’s Chief People Officer (“CPO”) effective as of April 26, 2021. In this senior leadership role, Mr. Swayne will report to Bob Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer of Potbelly. Mr. Swayne will lead the Human Resources and People Team in developing and advancing strategic initiatives that further strengthen Potbelly’s dynamic culture and drive best-in-class talent acquisition solutions. Bob Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer of Potbelly commented, “I’m thrilled to welcome Scott to his new an
CHICAGO, Dec. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, today announced the appointment of Adiya Dixon as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. In this role, Ms. Dixon will serve as in house legal advisor to the Company’s executive team and Board of Directors on legal business issues. She will also manage all legal matters across the organization including regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, business transactions, litigation, real estate and franchisee business as well as corporate securities. Bob Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer of Potbelly commented, “I’m excited to welcome Adiya to her new role at Potbelly. Sh