Press Release

CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (Nasdaq:PBPB) will report its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 after the close of markets that day. The Company has scheduled a conference call and webcast for investors at 5:00 p.m. EST that day to discuss the unaudited financial results.

Hosting the call will be Aylwin Lewis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Potbelly Corporation and Charles Talbot, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Alternatively, the conference call will be webcast at www.potbelly.com on the "Investor Relations" webpage. For those unable to participate, an audio replay will be available from 9:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 through midnight Tuesday, November 26, 2013. To access the replay, please call 855-859-2056 (U.S. & Canada) or 404-537-3406 (International) and enter confirmation code 90341264. A web-based archive of the conference call will also be available at the above website.

About Potbelly

Potbelly Corporation is a fast growing neighborhood sandwich concept offering toasty warm sandwiches, signature salads and other fresh menu items served by engaging people in an environment that reflects the Potbelly brand. Our Vision is for our customers to feel that we are their "Neighborhood Sandwich Shop" and to tell others about their great experience. Our Mission is to make people really happy and to improve every day. Our Passion is to be "The Best Place for Lunch." As of September 29, 2013, the Company owns and operates 288 shops located in 18 states and the District of Columbia and our franchisees operate seven shops domestically and twelve in the Middle East. Please visit our website at www.potbelly.com.

CONTACT: Investor Relations

         Investors@Potbelly.com

         312-428-2950

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