Chicago, IL (July 14, 2008) — Potbelly Sandwich Works celebrated the opening of the restaurant’s 200th store which is located in Reston, VA. To commemorate the event Potbelly hosted a fundraiser at the store, located in Reston Town Center, to benefit Reston Association’s Camp Scholarship Program where guests made donations during the event and Potbelly matched customer donations, for a grand total of $2,500. Everyone who came to the event received a free sandwich or salad.

The event also included live entertainment, a shake salute, a celebration “cake,” and check presentation to John Gasson, President of the Friends of Reston Board of Directors, Kathleen McKee, Secretary of the Reston Association Board of Directors, and Barb Beaver, Reston Association Camps Program Supervisor.

Reston Association’s Camp Scholarship Program is an extensive camp program that provides fun, friendship and memories that last a lifetime. The program has been serving kids ages 3-16 for more than 30 years.

Potbelly Sandwich Works strives to give back as much as possible to its customers and its communities. This event is one example of that commitment. Annually, Potbelly supports more than 500 different organizations through Free Sandwich Day charity events, Fund Raising Nights, larger charitable efforts benefitting causes such as Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation and others.


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 200 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 lively people. Potbelly has built a passionate, loyal following of fans who spread the word about the fun, energetic 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 Web site at www.potbelly.com.


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