Iconic Chicago hot dog and Italian beef chain Portillo’s will close a “select group of underperforming locations,” the company announced during a third-quarter earnings call Thursday.
The update came as the company said its results were “ahead” of expectations.
“Our strategy is centered on running great restaurants, leveraging integrated marketing and pursuing disciplined development, all underpinned by a financial framework that guides decisions, strengthens accountability and positions Portillo’s for long-term success,” Portillo’s CEO Brett Patterson said in a news release…