PORTILLO’S SET TO OPEN TWO NEW LOCATIONS IN ARIZONA
The Chicago-style restaurant brand is now hiring leadership as it prepares to expand its footprint in the Phoenix area and heads south to Tucson.
OAK BROOK, Ill., April 12, 2022 – Portillo’s (NASDAQ: PTLO), the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of unrivaled Chicago-style street food, today announced plans to open two new locations in the state of Arizona by end of year.
The first of these new restaurants will be located in the town of Gilbert, marking Portillo’s fifth restaurant in the Phoenix area. The company already has restaurants in Scottsdale, Tempe, Avondale and Glendale. Located on the southeast side of the valley, the restaurant will be located near San Tan Village, an open-air lifestyle center that’s home to some of the region’s best shopping. The 7,800 square-foot restaurant will feature a retro automotive garage theme and seating for 180 guests inside as well as a seasonal outdoor patio. It will also feature the brand’s signature double drive-thru lanes.
Portillo’s second new Arizona restaurant will be located at Tucson’s El Con Center, the high-traffic retail center located at E. Broadway Blvd. and N. Dodge Blvd., that is home to major retailers including Target, Walmart, Home Depot and more. Designed with a Southwest diner theme, the 7,800 square-foot restaurant will feature seating for more than 180 diners as well as a double drive-thru lane to accommodate off-premise guests. As the first in the Tucson area, Portillo’s will now be able to serve the institutions that call the region home, such as the University of Arizona and Davis Monthan Air Force Base.
“We’ve loved serving our fans in the beautiful state of Arizona since we first opened in Scottsdale in 2012,” says Portillo’s CEO Michael Osanloo. “We could not be more thrilled to be expanding in the Phoenix area with a new restaurant in the town of Gilbert while simultaneously bringing our unrivaled Chicago street food to the bustling city of Tucson.”
When the new restaurants open for business later this year, 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.
Portillo’s is now hiring managers and shift leaders for both restaurant locations; hiring for other Team Members will begin soon. The chain offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, growth opportunities, free shift meals, the opportunity to get paid daily and more. Visit portillos.com/careers for more information.
Fans are invited to sign up for the chance to attend a free sneak peek training meal prior to the opening of the Gilbert restaurant by visiting portillos.com/gilbert and the Tucson restaurant by visiting portillos.com/tucson. Loyal fans will also receive updates on Portillo’s developments and events surrounding the new restaurants.
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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