Portillo's

PTLO · EST. 1963 · Oak Brook, Illinois

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US UNITS9762025 record · QSR Pro estimates
GLOBAL UNITS9762025 record · QSR Pro estimates
FRANCHISED %90%2025 record · QSR Pro estimates
FRANCHISE REQUIREMENTSView source notes ↓Primary-source review pending

01Our Coverage

Latest

Portillo’s cuts headquarters roles as restaurant cost pressures grow

Portillo’s July staffing action affected headquarters and limited field management roles. Its filing projects $1.1 million in restructuring charges and excludes restaurant team members.

Sep 15, 2026

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02About the Brand

Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and burgers

FIG 1 — US UNIT COUNT, 2019–2025

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