If you’re a fan of Portillo’s Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs, or those insanely good chocolate cake shakes, there’s some news you probably need to know.
Portillo’s announced it plans to close several restaurants, and of course, the big question around here is whether Rockford could be affected.
Portillo’s Plans to Close Up to Nine Restaurants in 2026
According to NBC 5 in Chicago, Portillo’s will close a handful of underperforming locations after reviewing its restaurants, saying the number of closures will be between five and nine in total, with most shutting down before the end of 2026…