Portillo’s, Inc. operates a fast‐casual restaurant chain best known for its Chicago‐style menu, featuring Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago‐style hot dogs, char‐grilled burgers, salads, crinkle‐cut fries and hand‐spun milkshakes. In addition to its signature sandwiches and dogs, the company offers a selection of desserts—including its famous chocolate cake and frozen custard—as well as catering services designed to bring its Midwestern flavors to corporate and social events.
The company was founded in 1963 by Dick Portillo, who opened the first Portillo’s in Villa Park, Illinois. Over the decades, Portillo’s has grown from a single hot dog stand into a multi‐state operator, with locations primarily in the Midwest—such as Illinois, Florida and Michigan—as well as several restaurants in Texas, California and Arizona. Each restaurant combines quick service with a distinctive retro decor, designed to evoke the atmosphere of a classic American roadside diner.
Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, Portillo’s went public in October 2021 and trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol PTLO. The company remains privately managed, with founder Dick Portillo still involved at the board level while day-to-day operations are overseen by an experienced executive team with deep roots in restaurant development and operations. Portillo’s continues to pursue both organic growth and new market opportunities, maintaining a focus on consistent food quality, efficient service and an iconic brand experience.
