Online Ordering now available across Chicagoland

Chicago, IL (March 24, 2008) — Potbelly Sandwich Works now has Online Ordering available throughout Chicagoland. It is a lightning fast way to place your order right from your office or home. The entire menu of Potbelly oven-toasted sandwiches, made-to-order salads, freshly baked cookies, hot soups, shakes, malts, smoothies, sweets, and sides are all available. If you are feeding a hungry crowd, there is even a large Box O’ Sandwiches that you can build with any combination of sandwiches you want. Everything is just a few clicks away.

“Folks are always looking for new ways to get their Potbelly,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bryant Keil. “Online ordering is super-easy and fun to do. I think customers will really like it.”

How does it work?
 Go to www.potbelly.com and click the “Online Ordering” button
 Select a store
 Place your order
 Go straight to the register to pick-up your food (limited delivery service also available – check website for details about your store’s delivery program)

ABOUT POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS
From its humble beginnings as a small antique store on Chicago’s north side, Potbelly has grown from one to more than 185 company-owned and -operated stores. Potbelly's unique experience is defined by its combination of hot sandwiches, hand-dipped shakes, tasty made-to-order salads, live local music, as well as friendly and interactive people. Potbelly has built a passionate, loyal following of fans who spread the word about the relaxing atmosphere and great food. People in search of a Potbelly sandwich can find stores in Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. For more information visit the company’s website at www.potbelly.com.

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