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Potbelly Sandwich Shop Opens New Shop in Seattle
The Beloved Shop Brings its Toasty Warm Sandwiches, Signature Shakes and Live Music to Seattle
Potbelly Sandwich Shop opened a new location today at 1101 Dexter Ave. N., conveniently situated near local shops and businesses. The widely acclaimed neighborhood hangout features its toasty warm sandwiches, hand-dipped milkshakes, tasty made-to-order salads and live, local music, which make it “The Best Place for Lunch.
Earning a reputation in neighborhoods across the United States for having delicious food, fun décor and local musicians performing, Potbelly shops are also well known for their friendly and lively people. Elsie Carlos, the general manager of the new sandwich shop, has been with the brand for a year and a half, working as a shift leader and assistant general manager before being promoted to general manager of the new shop.
“The excitement for the new shop is rapidly building throughout the community,” said Carlos. “We are glad that we can bring our signature sandwiches, shakes, salads and cookies to our neighbors right here in Seattle!”
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Known for its good vibes in addition to great sandwiches, live music has been a part of the Potbelly experience since the first shop opened in 1977. Neighborhood musicians put a little rhythm into lunch at Potbelly Sandwich Shops around the country. Interested performers in and around Seattle should contact the new shop manager to apply and to schedule an audition.
To celebrate the launch of the new location, Potbelly Sandwich Shop hosted its traditional pre-opening Oven Warming event on Wednesday, December 14. The shop donated proceeds from the event to the Downtown Seattle YMCA.
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop will consider fundraising requests to support neighborhood non-profit organizations beginning 30 days after opening. For more information or to initiate a fundraising request, stop by your neighborhood Potbelly shop to speak with the general manager.
The new Potbelly Sandwich Shop includes about 20 staff members, ranging from customer service to managers, and is still hiring. The shop will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Delivery service will be available Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with minimum orders of $25.
For more information, visit www.Potbelly.com.
