In what year did Potbelly Sandwich Works close one outlet in the District of Columbia?
Potbelly_Sandwich_Works Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tus of Company-Owned Outlets For years 2022 to 2024
| Col. 1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of the Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Col. 6 Outlets Closed | Col. 7 Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Col. 8 Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2022 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Colorado | 2022 | 10 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 70–78)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Potbelly Sandwich Works's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, one outlet in the District of Columbia was closed in 2022. At the start of 2022, there were 22 outlets, and after the closure, 21 outlets remained at the end of the year.
In 2024, Potbelly Sandwich Works opened one new location in the District of Columbia, but also closed one. This resulted in the same number of outlets at the end of the year as at the start of the year, 21.
It is important to note that closures can occur for various reasons, including poor performance, lease issues, or strategic decisions by the franchisor or franchisee. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the reasons for past closures and the factors that contribute to the success of Potbelly Sandwich Works locations.