# Potbelly Sandwich Shop - QSR Chain Profile

> Source: https://qsr.pro/chains/potbelly
> Publisher: QSR Pro
> Last content update: 2026-07-03T16:41:58.665264+00:00


Toasty warm sandwiches, salads, soups, and shakes

Toasty warm sandwiches, salads, soups, and shakes

## Chain facts

- Founded: 1977
- Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois
- Segment: sandwich

## Recorded metrics

- 2019 us unit count: 798 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2020 us unit count: 825 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2021 us unit count: 851 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2022 us unit count: 838 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2023 us unit count: 848 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment max: 627000 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 us unit count: 888 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 auv: 798000 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 royalty rate: 6 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment min: 285000 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 global unit count: 874 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 franchised pct: 90 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 us unit count: 874 — QSR Pro estimates