An Expanding Sandwich Empire

For the first time in its twelve-year history, Potbelly Sandwich Works is opening up the brand to franchisees, with a plan to expand to an additional 40 cities in the midwest (this is on the heels of the chain’s decision earlier this year to scale back their Chicago expansion). If you’re wondering whether the life of a sandwich shop owner is for you, retail estimates point to each Potbelly store doing about $1.1 million in annual sales. [Crain’s]

An Expanding Sandwich Empire