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Potbelly Sandwich Works is a chain of restaurants that sells submarine sandwiches in the USA. Its name is derived from potbelly stoves common in the late 19th century. The company is headquartered in the tower of Chicago's Merchandise Mart. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Image File history File linksMetadata 11-16-06-EPMN-potbelly. ... Image File history File linksMetadata 11-16-06-EPMN-potbelly. ... Eden Prairie is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... For other uses, see Restaurant (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that Hero sandwich be merged into this article or section. ... Potbelly stove at the Museum of Appalachia A potbelly stove is a cast iron wood burning stove, round with a bulge in the middle. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City  234. ... The Chicago Merchandise Mart North side of the Merchandise Mart Behind the Merchandise Mart A display inside the Merchandise Mart The Merchandise Mart is one of the largest commercial buildings in the world, located in Chicago, Illinois. ...

History

Potbelly Sandwich Works began in a Chicago antique store in 1977 by Peter and Laura Hastings and has been offering hot sandwiches longer than competitors such as Subway, Quiznos Sub, and Blimpie. All locations share an antique store theme. In 1996, the chain expanded to locations outside of the Chicago area, after being purchased by Bryant L. Keil. [1] There are now over 150 Potbelly locations in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin. Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ... ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... SUBWAY® is the name of a franchise fast food restaurant that mainly sells sandwiches and salads. ... Quiznos Sub is a fast-food sandwich franchise that specializes in toasted submarine sandwiches. ... BLIMPIE is a fast-food submarine sandwich chain headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and is the third largest sandwich chain in the United States, behind Subway and Quiznos. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (140,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... For other uses, see Indiana (disambiguation). ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Largest metro area Metro Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Greater Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N  - Longitude 75° 03′ W to 79° 29... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Largest metro area Delaware Valley Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Largest metro area Greater Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42° 30′ N to 47° 05′ N  - Longitude 86° 46′ W to...

Potbelly's menu features a variety of sandwiches that are all served hot on regular or wheat bread. All sandwiches can be ordered "skinny" style in which one third of the bread is cut out. The chain began offering salads in February 2007. The menu also includes soup, shakes, malts and cookies. Most restaurants feature live music from local musicians during their lunch hours.

The name of the store derives from Peter Hastings' hobby of restoring old potbelly stoves.

The original Potbelly musician is Mick Scott, who still plays at the Lincoln Avenue location. Scott is the brother of the late Bobby Scarpelli, the well-known Chicago club doorman.

At urban locations, employees deliver orders via bicycle. The same employees work as regular food production line members when not delivering.

Rooted in the environmentalism and localism of 1970s Lincoln Park, the original Potbelly store cut its rolls from full loaves of freshly baked Gonnella bread delivered every morning in a single large paper bag. The store also did early recycling of cans and other materials. In the original store, there still is a downspout for this purpose leading to the basement, but it is not operational. The famous trash area also had two holes, one labeled for cans and bottles and one for regular garbage. The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... Lincoln Park, also designated as Community Area 7, is one of the northside Chicago community areas that divide Chicago, Illinois in the United States. ...

On November 5th, Potbelly opened a new store in Glen Ellyn, Illinois that is the first to feature a drive through. This location is serving as a test to determine whether this new concept will be utilized in other outlets. Glen Ellyn is a village located in DuPage County, Illinois. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (140,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ...

External links

• Official website
• Mick Scott