Portillo's, the popular Oak Brook-based fast-food chain known for hot dogs, Italian beef, and chocolate cake shakes, is slowing its national expansion plans in the coming year.

The company said it has a loyal following in Chicago, but it’s still trying to “crack the code” outside of its home market with people unfamiliar with the brand.

Portillo's, the popular Oak Brook-based fast-food chain known for hot dogs, Italian beef, and chocolate cake shakes, is ...

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Brett Patterson, who most recently served as CEO of Miller’s Ale House, joins the chain as it slows down its unit growth.

Patterson, whose resume includes executive roles at Outback Steakhouse, Ruby Tuesday and Olive Garden, will take the reins of Portillo’s on Feb. 23.

Q4 2025 earnings call recap: sales trends, Texas headwinds, Atlanta debut, 2026 EBITDA/margin outlook, and strategy reset—read now.

Portillo's logged lower fourth-quarter profit despite a slight uptick in sales, as the company preps its turnaround.

The fast-casual Chicago company will depend on incoming CEO, Brett Patterson, to guide it through this growth pullback ...

Patterson’s appointment comes after Portillo’s announced in September that former CEO Michael Osanloo would step down amid flagging business at the Oak Brook-based fast casual restaurant chain.

Texas continues to be a thorn in the side of Portillo’s top line sales. The fast casual’s same-store sales decreased 3.3 percent in Q4. Transactions fell 3.3 percent. Average check was flat due to a 2 ...

The fourth quarter reflected the strengths and challenges facing Portillo's Inc. in 2025. While our core markets continue to ...