'Belly Buster'
Five contestants face challenge, vie for cash prize
Amy Kopsea
Issue date: 11/2/05 Section: News
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In the spirit of National Sandwich Day on Thursday, Potbelly Sandwich Works is hosting the "Belly Buster" sandwich eating contest in nine of its college-town stores across the country, including the store next to the TCU campus.
With a grand prize of $500 cash, contestants will have to eat as many sandwiches as possible in five minutes to win.
Brad Kane, manager of the Potbelly store on University Drive, said it is a fun contest geared toward showing appreciation to its customers.
"It's a neat way for us to give back to our customers," Kane said.
With as many as 50 people vying for the chance to enjoy free sandwiches with a hefty pay-off, only a handful will be chosen.
"Contestants have been signing up over the past two weeks," Kane said. "We have a random drawing to select five people to eat as many sandwiches as they can in five minutes."
Eric Tabone, a sophomore accounting and finance major, said he is happy he gets the chance to eat for free.
"Who cares if I win or not, I am getting free sandwiches," Tabone said. "Basically, I am just going to shove as much down as possible, then throw up afterwards. My fellow fans, stand back when I'm done."
As far as spending the prize money, Tabone said he has recreational plans.
"Other than new ski equipment, I will be taking many beautiful ladies from the TCU campus out for a night on the town," Tabone said.
Courtney Loechl, a sophomore communications studies major, has been working at Potbelly for about a month and a half and says Potbelly's not only has great food, but a good atmosphere as well.
This sandwich joint has been serving up local charm, live music and great sandwiches since 1977, according to its press release.
Although the contest is a fun idea, Michelle Fabrega, a sophomore advertising/public relations major, said it does not sound as enjoyable as it could be.
