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November 10, 2022

PORTILLO’S TO HOLD GRAND OPENING FOR NEW SCHERERVILLE RESTAURANT ON NOVEMBER 15

The iconic Chicago-style restaurant will be the Company’s eighth location in the state of Indiana

OAK BROOK, Ill., November 10, 2022 Portillo’s (NASDAQ: PTLO), the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of unrivaled Chicago street food, today announced it will hold the grand opening for its newest restaurant, located in Schererville, IN, on Tuesday, November 15 at 10:30 a.m. CT, following a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:00 a.m. The restaurant, located at 1403 US 41, marks Portillo’s eighth restaurant in the state of Indiana.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will include Portillo’s VP of Restaurant Support, Michael Portillo. During the ceremony, Portillo’s will also present its charity partners, Lake Central Education Foundation and the Food Bank of North West Indiana, with a check for the funds raised during the brand’s Sneak Peek training meals on November 7 and 8.

Once open, guests can expect to enjoy Portillo’s signature menu items like Chicago-style Hot Dogs, Famous Italian Beef Sandwiches, Char-Grilled Burgers and Portillo’s Famous Chocolate Cake. Situated just a quarter of a mile north of where US 41 and US 30 intersect in the beautiful city of Schererville – a high-traffic location known affectionately by locals as the “Crossroads of the Nation” – the 7,800-square-

foot restaurant will feature seating for more than 175 guests and double-lane drive-thru. The restaurant will include a diner-themed interior, drawing inspiration from the 1950s and 1960s.

Guests are invited to sign up for Portillo’s Birthday Club to be in-the-know on Portillo’s events and happenings. Fans who sign up also receive a slice of Portillo’s homemade chocolate cake on their birthday.

For more information on this restaurant and others, please visit portillos.com or follow Portillo’s on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ABOUT PORTILLO’S HOT DOGS

In 1963, Dick Portillo invested $1,100 into a small trailer to open the first Portillo’s hot dog stand in Villa Park, IL, which he called “The Dog House.” Years later, Portillo’s has grown to include more than 70 restaurants across 9 states. Portillo’s is best known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, fresh salads and famous chocolate cake. Portillo’s ships food to all 50 states via Portillos.com. Portillo’s Home Kitchen is the company’s fast-growing catering business.

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