Not All Chains Are Doing Well In This Competitive Environment

A couple of well-known chains had a tough first quarter, with big declines in same-store sales and store-closures, at least temporary ones. Regionality played a role, though both chains have been struggling and are in turnaround mode. Potbelly blamed cold winter weather in its key Chicago and Washington, D.C., markets and reported a 4.7% 1Q/19…