v3.25.2
Organization and Other Matters - Additional Information (Detail)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2025
shop
joint_venture
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]  
Number of shops Potbelly Corporation owns or operates 340
Number of shops franchisees operate 107
Number of joint ventures | joint_venture 6
Minimum  
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]  
Ownership interest rate 51.00%
Maximum  
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]  
Ownership interest rate 80.00%