Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), the neighborhood sandwich shop, announced a new location opening on the ground floor of Metro’s L’Enfant Plaza headquarters, home to one of the busiest transit networks in the nation. The new shop, located at 665 D St SW, holds a prime retail spot at the central hub that services tens of thousands of commuters, tourists and city-goers daily.
Across from one of the main L’Enfant Plaza Metro entrances and a short five-minute walk from the National Mall, this new Potbelly location joins a vibrant collection of restaurants and retail spaces that cater to a dynamic crowd of locals and visitors. As one of the country’s largest transit systems, WMATA connects the D.C. area with Maryland and Virginia, making the newest Potbelly outpost a well-positioned stop for the diverse daily commuters seeking a convenient mealtime options.
The shop opened on Tuesday, December 17, with a special promotion for the first 100 guests. Each of the first 100 people received a complimentary free entrée coupon for their next visit. Plus, new and current Potbelly Perks members were able to redeem a free Original sandwich with the purchase of any Original or Big sandwich on December 17.
“WMATA brings commuters from across the region to D.C. making it the perfect spot to enjoy our signature toasty sandwiches, crisp salads, hand-spun shakes and freshly baked cookies,” said Doria Rogers, General Manager of the forthcoming Potbelly location in a statement. “D.C. is such a vibrant area buzzing with locals, a fervent workforce, and huge crowds of tourists and we’re thrilled to be able to welcome them all to a shop that’s as convenient as it is inviting.”
This joins 15-plus locations in the DMV, making it one of the brand’s most populated markets. Regular hours for Potbelly at L’Enfant Plaza are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Saturday & Sunday. Breakfast is served daily from Monday through Friday.
Delivery, order ahead and catering are available through Potbelly.com or the Potbelly App. Plus, the shop has aligned with third-party delivery services.
