Potbelly Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Second Quarter and Full Year of 2023

Potbelly Corporation operates primarily as a fast-casual restaurant. The Company owns and operates Potbelly Sandwich Shop concept in the United States. It also has domestic franchise operations of Potbelly Sandwich Shop concepts. Its shops are located in multiple types of neighborhoods and formats, including suburban, urban, central business districts, airports, and others. Its menu includes toasty hot sandwiches, signature salads, soups, chili, sides, freshly baked cookies, hand-dipped shakes and, in its breakfast locations, breakfast sandwiches. The Company operates approximately 424 shops in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Of these, the Company operates 345 shops and franchisees operates 79 shops. The Company-operated shops are located in various areas, such as Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Oregon, Virginia, Kansas, District of Columbia, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Missouri, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Utah, Arizona, and Colorado.