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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| 16.07.2025 | Lou Malnati's Partners with Portillo's to Launch Chicago Dog Deep Dish Pizza | Celebrate National Hot Dog Day With Lou Malnati's Pizzeria and Portillo's New Chicago Dog Deep Dish Pizza Limited-time Collaboration Debuts on National Hot Dog Day, Bringing Together the City's Most Beloved Pizza and Hot Dog in One Legendar... |
| 05.07.2025 | Fast-casual restaurants lean on loyalty programs to offset consumer pullback | Fast casual restaurants are seeing a boost in customers using loyalty programs through shifting economic behaviors. Flexibility, personalization, and surprise rewards are becoming central to how brands design loyalty programs. Brands are ex... |
| 16.05.2025 | Tesla adds longtime Chipotle executive Jack Hartung to board of directors | Tesla is adding longtime Chipotle executive Jack Hartung to its board of directors, effective June 1. Hartung joined the fast-casual burrito business in 2002, and rose to become chief financial officer and later president and chief strategy... |
| 02.05.2025 | How the CEO of This Iconic Pizza Brand Is Building on 50 Years of Deep-Dish Dominance and Fueling Sustainable Growth Interview with Nick Scarpino, the CEO of Giordano's, a famous deep-dish Chicago piz... | Sitting down with Nick Scarpino, the CEO of Giordano's, for the 50th episode of The CEO Series felt fitting — especially as the legendary Chicago pizza brand celebrates its own 50th anniversary. Nick's story stood out immediately. Formerly ... |
| 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 | - |
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