Potbelly Corporation announced the completion of a deal that will expand the company's presence in the greater Seattle-Tacoma region of Washington state. As the company continues to execute its long-term growth strategy, with franchise deals underway across the U.S., this agreement will increase the total number of shops in the area to 22 in partnership with Sound Sandwich LLC, a locally based, experienced franchisee. The agreement includes the transfer of ownership of nine existing restaurants.

Additionally, the franchisee will develop 13 new units in King, Pierce, and Thurston counties over the next eight years.