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Portillo's Inc. competitors & alternatives
The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Portillo's Inc. among restaurants companies — ranked by similarity to what Portillo's Inc. actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About Portillo's Inc.
Portillo's Inc., along with its affiliated companies, owns and operates a network of quick-service and fast-casual restaurants throughout the United States. The company's diverse menu prominently features classic Chicago-style hot dogs and sausages, savory Italian beef sandwiches, flame-grilled burgers, crisp chopped salads, signature crinkle-cut French fries, and celebrated homemade chocolate cakes and chocolate cake shakes. By March 10, 2022, Portillo's had expanded its presence to 70 locations across nine states. Customers can also conveniently order its offerings through its official website. The company, established in 1963, maintains its corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Portillo's Inc. at a glance
Portillo's Inc. is a restaurants company headquartered in Oak Brook, United States. It is publicly listed (PTLO) with a market capitalisation of $286.1M. Xcout tracks 21 named people at Portillo's Inc., including Brett A. Patterson (President, Chief Executive Officer & Director).
Portillo's Inc. leadership
- Brett A. PattersonPresident, Chief Executive Officer & Director
- Tony DardenChief Operating Officer
- Kevin KalicakCFO, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer &Treasurer
- Pamela SmithInterim CFO, Principal Financial & Accounting Officer
- Jennifer Pecoraro-StrieplingChief Development Officer
- Jill Francine WaiteChief People Officer
15 more named people on record for Portillo's Inc., with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Top 12 Portillo's Inc. competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Portillo's Inc. by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
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