Potbelly is Rolling Out Sandwich Shops in Georgia. Here’s Where.

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Friday, August 14th, 2026

A Chicago-born sandwich shop is for the first time entering the Peach State, where its new owner, RaceTrac, is based.

Potbelly, a chain known for toasted submarine sandwiches, salads and milkshakes, is set to launch its first Georgia restaurant Sept. 1. It marks the beginning of a broader expansion in the metro Atlanta region that will span at least 15 restaurants, a mix of company-owned and franchise locations, according to a Potbelly spokesperson.

Confirmed locations include Chamblee and Cumming. But a Georgia franchisee said their team is also scouting for new restaurants in cities across Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb and Gwinnett counties.

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