HireReady

How Potbelly cut time to hire by 40% in its first 60 days

Potbelly partnered with JobGet's to streamline hiring across locations. Within the first 60 days, results were dramatic.

40%
Reduction in time to hire
11 days → 6.6 days
24%
Fewer applications per hire
21 apps → 16 apps

The challenge

Potbelly locations were spending 11 days on average to fill open roles, requiring 21 applications per hire. Hiring managers were bogged down with manual screening and candidate follow-up, taking time away from running operations.

The solution

HireReady's workflow automation — including auto-accept and automated interview scheduling — eliminated manual steps in the hiring funnel. Pairing smart sourcing with ATS integration let managers focus on qualified candidates instead of chasing applicants.

  • Automated sourcing — Smart candidate matching delivered qualified applicants directly to Potbelly locations.
  • Workflow automation — Auto-accept and interview scheduling reduced manual candidate management by hours per week.
  • ATS integration — Seamless connection with existing hiring systems gave managers one unified view of applicants.
  • Real-time analytics — Hiring performance dashboards enabled rapid optimization of job postings and spend.

Within 60 days: 40% faster hiring · 24% more efficient applicant funnel

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