The fire will soon go out at Potbelli BBQ . After a brief four-month run, the East Side joint is ending its restaurant operations to focus on catering.

In a social media video , owner and pitmaster Terrence Russell said the plan is close in 30 or 90 days, operating in its usual hours in the meantime. After the restaurant shutters for good, Potbelly will continue to take catering orders for Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

"I am extremely grateful and happy to all the people who've supported us since we started this short journey,” Russell said in the video. “This was a decision that was made solely by me, and I spoke to my wife about it. We both agreed it’s time…we’re going to let it go.”

Potbelli opened its restaurant on July 26 at 3363 E Commerce St. #104. The eatery was known fo

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