Potbelly Corporation (PBPB) Research

Through its various subsidiaries, Potbelly Corporation is responsible for the ownership, operation, and franchising of its network of sandwich shops. By December 26, 2021, the company's presence included 443 establishments located across 33 U.S. states and Washington D.C. This total was comprised of 397 company-managed shops and 46 run by independent franchisees. The organization, which began as Potbelly Sandwich Works, Inc., officially rebranded to Potbelly Corporation in 2002. Founded in 1977, Potbelly Corporation maintains its principal office in Chicago, Illinois.

Market snapshot

Symbol
PBPB
Price
$17.12
Day change
+0.06%
Market cap
$518.0M
P/E ratio
73.42x
52-week range
7.27-17.13
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Analyst price target
$17.12

Recent news

  • Wendy's taps former Potbelly CEO to lead struggling burger chain

    Wendy's has named former Potbelly CEO Bob Wright as the company's latest chief executive. The Financial Times reported earlier this month that Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is seeking funding to take Wendy's private.

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Recent insider activity

  • Butler Adrian M — D-Return (89529 shares) on 2025-10-23
  • Near David — D-Return (158840 shares) on 2025-10-23
  • PEARSON DAVID T. — D-Return (49386 shares) on 2025-10-23
  • Head David W — D-Return (147726 shares) on 2025-10-23
  • Boehm Joseph — D-Return (248826 shares) on 2025-10-23

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