Potbelly Sandwich Shop to Open in Sarasota, Florida

May 23, 2025, SARASOTA, Fla. – Potbelly announced today the opening of its first new shop in Sarasota, Florida. Opening on Thursday, May 22, at 1635 S. Tamiami Trail, the new shop is the 14th in the state and will serve the Sarasota community with its toasty sandwiches, signature salads, hand-shipped shakes, freshly baked cookies, and other craveable menu options.

Located across from the Sarasota Memorial Hospital, the shop is situated between Sarasota Bay and the vibrant retail, shopping and dining district of Main Street Sarasota. Directly off US-41, Potbelly Sarasota offers easy access for nearby Harbor Acres residents, hospital staff, and vacationers.

To celebrate the opening of the shop, Potbelly of Tamiami Trail will be hosting a Grand Opening event on Thursday, May 22 at 9 AM, with the first 100 customers receiving a complimentary, oven-baked cookie.

The new shop will be owned and operated by Randy Pianin, CEO of Royal Restaurant Group, which currently operates five Potbelly shops in Central Ohio. This will be the Royal Restaurant Group’s first Potbelly shop in Florida. With Pianin’s extensive multi-unit operation restaurant experience, Potbelly on Tamiami Trail is well-positioned to serve the Sarasota community.

“Having operated multiple Potbelly shops across Central Ohio, we were excited for the opportunity to expand the brand’s presence in Southwest Florida,” said Pianin. “With its prime location near Sarasota’s waterfront neighborhoods and busy residential areas, we believe the new shop on Tamiami Trail will quickly become a cherished mealtime destination.”

Regular operating hours for this shop are from 9 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 10 PM on Sunday. Additionally, Potbelly on Tamiami Trail will be offering delivery through third-party services, increasing the shop’s accessibility to the community.

SOURCE Potbelly Corporation