Rank 457Food & RestaurantEst. 1977

Potbelly Sandwich Works

Chicago, IL

Neighborhood sandwich shop franchise with toasted sandwiches and a vintage-music ambiance.

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FIC Score

64.4

out of 100

#457 Ranked

Investment Range

$491K – $934K

Franchise Fee

$40K

Total Units

420

5-Year Growth

+5%

FIC Score Breakdown

64.4
Scalability
64.5
Franchisor Support
64.2
Unit Economics
64.5
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#457

Overall Ranking

Out of 787 franchises

Specifications

Min Investment$491K
Max Investment$934K
Franchise Fee$40K
Liquid Capital$250K
5-Year Growth5%
Total Units420
Founded1977
Franchising Since2007
HeadquartersChicago, IL
Royalty Fee6%

About the Potbelly Sandwich Works Franchise Opportunity

The Potbelly Sandwich Works franchise is a Food & Restaurant franchising opportunity founded in 1977 and headquartered in Chicago, IL. With over 420 franchise units, Potbelly Sandwich Works is one of the recognized brands in the food & restaurant sector available to prospective franchisees.

The total investment required to become a Potbelly Sandwich Works franchisee ranges from $491K to $934K. The initial franchise fee is $40K. Prospective franchise owners must have a minimum of $250K in liquid capital. Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee of 6%.

The Franchise Information Center has assigned Potbelly Sandwich Works a FIC Score of 64.4 out of 100, ranking it #457 among all franchises. This proprietary franchise score evaluates three core dimensions: scalability (64.5/100), franchisor support quality (64.2/100), and unit economics (64.5/100).

Potbelly Sandwich Works has demonstrated 5% unit growth over the past 5 years, reflecting strong demand for this franchise opportunity among investors and entrepreneurs entering franchising.

The Franchise Information Center provides free consultations to help you evaluate whether the Potbelly Sandwich Works franchise is the right franchising investment for your goals, budget, and market. Our expert franchise brokers work directly with franchisors on your behalf — at no cost to you.

Potbelly Sandwich Works

FIC 64.4 · #457

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