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Portillo’s Inc. operates a company-owned fast-casual restaurant concept built around Chicago-style favorites, including Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs, char-broiled burgers, fresh salads, crinkle-cut fries, cake shakes and chocolate cake. News about PTLO commonly centers on quarterly financial results, same-restaurant sales, restaurant-level adjusted EBITDA, restaurant development strategy, limited-time menu offerings, Portillo’s Perks promotions, and executive or board leadership changes.
The company’s updates also describe its multichannel restaurant model across dine-in, drive-thru, takeout and delivery, along with expansion planning, real estate and site selection, prototype design, and construction priorities.
Portillo’s (NASDAQ: PTLO) reported Q1 2026 results for the quarter ended March 29, 2026. Revenue was $182.6 million (+3.5% YoY). Operating income fell to $4.5 million and net loss was $0.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $18.5 million. The company opened four restaurants in Q1 and reports 107 total restaurants as filed. Management announced CFO Michelle Hook will depart effective May 5, 2026. Fiscal 2026 targets include 8 new units, restaurant-level adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.5%–21%, and capital expenditures of $55–$60 million.
Portillo’s (NYSE:PTLO) debuts the limited-time Hot & Saucy Italian Beef Sandwich, available May 1–31, 2026 at participating locations nationwide. The sandwich features slow-roasted Italian beef, hot Giardiniera Peppers, and a creamy hot Giardiniera Sauce on Turano French bread. Perks members receive a $5 bounce-back on $20+ within 14 days; new members get a free large fry with first $5+ order. Visit Portillos.com/Perks for terms and participating locations.
Portillo’s (NASDAQ: PTLO) will host its Q1 2026 earnings webcast on Tuesday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m. EST. The company will release Q1 2026 results before market open on May 5 and stream a live webcast at investors.portillos.com.
The live webcast will be archived on the Portillo’s Investor Relations website for replay. Contact information for investor relations and media is provided for follow-up.
Portillo’s (NASDAQ: PTLO) appointed Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling as Chief Development Officer effective March 16, 2026. Pecoraro-Striepling will lead real estate, site selection, prototype design, and construction to support Portillo’s long-term expansion while protecting guest experience and operational standards.
She brings more than 25 years of multi-unit restaurant development experience, most recently serving as Chief Development Officer at Miller’s Ale House, and has held leadership roles at Walk-On’s, Papa Johns, Bloomin’ Brands, Kohl’s and Darden.
Portillo’s (NASDAQ: PTLO) announced a Board leadership change effective March 11, 2026: Eugene I. Lee, Jr. was appointed Chairman, succeeding Michael A. Miles, Jr., who will retire after the 2026 Annual Meeting. Directors Michael A. Miles, Jr. and Joshua A. Lutzker will not stand for reelection and the Board will reduce to seven members.
Lee joined the Board in June 2025 and brings prior CEO and Chairman experience at Darden Restaurants and board service at Advance Auto Parts.
Portillo’s (NASDAQ:PTLO) launched a limited-edition Birthday Cake and Cake Shake flavor, available March 3–April 6, 2026, featuring Funfetti rainbow sprinkles and vanilla frosting.
To mark the first anniversary of Portillo’s Perks, members can get a slice for $1 with a $5 purchase from March 9–15. The items are at participating locations nationwide while supplies last.
Portillo’s (NASDAQ: PTLO) reported Q4 2025 revenue of $185.7M (+0.6% YoY) and fiscal 2025 revenue of $732.1M (+3.0% YoY). Q4 operating income declined to $10.3M and net income to $6.3M. Fiscal operating income fell to $43.7M and net income to $21.1M.
The company opened 8 restaurants in 2025 (total 102 at year-end; 104 post-period) and provided fiscal 2026 targets including 8 new units, restaurant-level margin of 20.5–21%, and adjusted EBITDA flat versus 2025.
Portillo's (NASDAQ:PTLO) appointed Brett Patterson as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 23, 2026, and named him to the Board of Directors. Patterson brings extensive restaurant operations and leadership experience and will lead strategy, new restaurant growth, market positioning, and operational excellence.
The company emphasized Patterson's people-first leadership and focus on investing in team members and elevating the guest experience while pursuing profitable, sustainable results.
Portillo’s (NASDAQ: PTLO) will host its Q4 & FY 2025 earnings webcast on Tuesday, February 24 at 10:00 a.m. EST. The company will release its Q4/FY 2025 earnings before market open that same day.
The live webcast is available at investors.portillos.com and will be archived for replay.
Portillo's (NYSE: PTLO) on Jan 27, 2026 launched five new dipping sauces nationwide and a limited Sauce Flight promotion for loyalty members. From Jan 27–Feb 3, Portillo’s Perks members can buy The Sauce Flight for $0.99 with chicken tenders or a la carte via in‑restaurant kiosks for $1.99; the Sauce Flight is available to all guests starting Feb 4 while supplies last. The five sauces are Comeback Sauce, BBQ, Buttermilk Ranch, Honey Mustard, and Hot Giardiniera Sauce. Portillo’s also offers a limited Red Hot Meal Deal Feb 12–15: eight chicken tenders, two small fries in a heart tin, a large chocolate covered strawberry shake, the Sauce Flight and a heart keychain for $25.