The Brief
- Portillo’s will open its first Georgia restaurant and 100th location in Kennesaw on Nov. 18.
- The new 6,250-square-foot restaurant features a modern “Restaurant of the Future” design with double drive-thru lanes.
- The grand opening includes giveaways, entertainment, and a chance to win free Portillo’s for a year.
KENNESAW, Ga. – Portillo’s, the Chicago-style restaurant chain famous for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, is making its Georgia debut with the grand opening of its 100th location in Kennesaw.
Portillo’s opens 100th location in Georgia
What we don’t know:
The new restaurant is located along Barrett Parkway near Interstate 75. The mid-November ribbon cutting and grand opening will draw company executives including Michael Portillo, vice president of restaurant support, along with representatives from the Cobb Schools Foundation. The charity will receive a check presentation as part of the company’s community partnership efforts.
The new Kennesaw restaurant, roughly 6,250 square feet, features Portillo’s “Restaurant of the Future” design with seating for more than 125 guests inside and 40 on the patio. It includes a double drive-thru, grab-and-go retail area, pickup shelves and a self-serve beverage station in a more compact, efficient layout.…