Hot dog! Since 1963, Portillo’s has been serving fresh, homemade food in nostalgic themed restaurants.
Get your buns ready for some delicious food! Will it be our classic Chicago-style hot dog or our legendary Italian beef sandwich with home-cooked sweet peppers? Perhaps you’re in the mood for one of our char-grilled burgers or a chopped salad. No matter what you order, finish your meal with a slice of our fresh-baked chocolate cake or a chocolate cake shake. There’s something for everyone at Portillo’s!
In 1963, Dick Portillo and his wife Sharon invested their life savings of $1,100 into a hot dog stand called “The Dog House” in Villa Park, IL. The Dog House didn’t have running water or a bathroom. Dick had to run garden hoses from a local business to get the water he needed. The menu was simple – hot dogs, tamales, fries and a coke, all for under 35 cents. Through Dick’s hard work and determination, the Dog House evolved into Portillo’s and has become what it is today.
Come and enjoy our legendary food served by the friendliest people in the business. Even better? Join our growing team!
Get your buns ready for some delicious food! Will it be our classic Chicago-style hot dog or our legendary Italian beef sandwich with home-cooked sweet peppers? Perhaps you’re in the mood for one of our char-grilled burgers or a chopped salad. No matter what you order, finish your meal with a slice of our fresh-baked chocolate cake or a chocolate cake shake. There’s something for everyone at Portillo’s!
In 1963, Dick Portillo and his wife Sharon invested their life savings of $1,100 into a hot dog stand called “The Dog House” in Villa Park, IL. The Dog House didn’t have running water or a bathroom. Dick had to run garden hoses from a local business to get the water he needed. The menu was simple – hot dogs, tamales, fries and a coke, all for under 35 cents. Through Dick’s hard work and determination, the Dog House evolved into Portillo’s and has become what it is today.
Come and enjoy our legendary food served by the friendliest people in the business. Even better? Join our growing team!
Location: United States, Illinois, Oak Brook
Employees: 5001-10000
Founded date: 1963
Investors 1
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| 25.07.2024 | Dining Out in Chicago: A Family Affair** ** | ** Chicago is a city that pulses with life. Its streets are a tapestry of cultures, and its culinary scene is a feast for the senses. But when it comes to dining out with kids, the search for the right restaurant can feel like navigating a ... |
| 19.07.2024 | A Family Guide to Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Chicago | Share Tweet Share Share Email Chicago, a city known for its vibrant culture and diverse culinary scene, offers countless dining options for every taste. However, finding the perfect spot where both adults and children can enjoy a meal toget... |
| 22.05.2024 | Your guide to Italian Beef Day | figcaption>span]:font-sans"> Saturday ushers in National Italian Beef Day, offering a great excuse to indulge in this squishy Chicago creation for a good cause or just to save some dough. The deals: Buona Beef will offer throwbac... |
| 08.04.2024 | A Look Inside the Company That Is Making $500 Million a Year Serving Italian Beef Sandwiches Made Famous by 'The Bear' Portillo's CEO Michael Osanloo shares his secret to keeping hungry customers comi... | - |
| 08.03.2024 | Rashida "Sheedz" Olayiwola's Best Day Ever in Chicago | Rashida "Sheedz" Olayiwola is having a great year, and it's only March. State of play: The Chicago-born comedian and writer is cashing in on her hilarious turn as a bailiff in the Emmy-nominated Amazon TV show "Jury Duty.&quo... |
| 06.03.2024 | Portillo’s Inc. to Participate in Two Investor Conferences in March | - |
| 17.05.2022 | Portillo’s Partners with Field Roast to Introduce Plant-Based Garden Dog | Portillo’s, a fast-casual chain known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, announces it has joined with plant-based brand Field Roast to launch its first meatless item, The Garden Dog. The new offering is now available at all 71 Portillo’s locat... |
| 21.10.2021 | Chicago-style hot dog restaurant chain Portillo's valued at $1.9 bln in U.S. debut | Oct 21 (Reuters) - Shares of Portillo's Inc rose 30% in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday, valuing the restaurant chain known for its Chicago-style hot dogs at $1.9 billion. The company's shares opened at $26. Portillo's sold 20.3 million shar... |
| 13.10.2021 | PE-backed restaurant chain Portillo's seeking $375M+ in IPO | Berkshire Partners-backed hot dog restaurant chain Portillo's plans to sell 20.27 million shares priced between $17 and $20 apiece in its IPO, Bloomberg reported. The chain, which operates more than 60 locations, would raise nearly $375 mil... |
| 21.07.2021 | Everything You Need To Know About Chicago-Style Hot Dogs | It’s National Hot Dog Day! Once a year the nation gets together to celebrate the many variations of sausage in a bun. Hot dogs became popular in the U.S. in the early 20th century, perhaps nowhere more so than in Chicago, where Chicago-styl... |
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