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Portillo’s Doubles Down in Hometown City of Chicago with New Wrigleyville Restaurant
Chicago-born brand celebrates National Hot Dog Day by announcing plans to open its newest restaurant in the Wrigleyville neighborhood and inviting Chicagoland fans to a special Hot Dog Season pop-up celebration, just steps from the ballparkOAK BROOK, Ill., July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the holiday that celebrates the food that made it famous, Portillo’s (NASDAQ: PTLO) today announced it will open a new restaurant location in the heart of Wrigleyville, further doubling down on its commitme
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Chicago-born brand celebrates National Hot Dog Day by announcing plans to open its newest restaurant in the Wrigleyville neighborhood and inviting Chicagoland fans to a special Hot Dog Season pop-up celebration, just steps from the ballpark OAK BROOK, Ill., July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the holiday that celebrates the food that made it famous, Portillo's (NASDAQ: PTLO) today announced it will open a new restaurant location in the heart of Wrigleyville, further doubling down on its commitment to serving its hometown. Timed to National Hot Dog Day (July 15), the announcement brings the iconic Chicago-born brand to one of the city's most beloved neighborhoods, where baseball fans and residents alike have long requested a Portillo's restaurant. "There's no better day to announce a new Portillo's location than National Hot Dog Day," said Brett Patterson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Portillo's. "Our Chicago-style hot dogs are at the heart of who we are, and there's no better place to celebrate them than near another iconic Chicago institution and one of the nation's most recognized baseball stadiums. As we continue investing in our hometown, we're building on the momentum of our recently announced Michigan Avenue restaurant by expanding to Wrigleyville, bringing the Portillo's experience to even more Chicagoans and visitors while reinforcing our commitment to the city that made us famous." Located at 3519 N. Clark Street and situated within walking distance of Chicago's Northside stadium, the approximately 4,600-square-foot restaurant will feature more than 60 seats and offer Portillo's experiential dine-in experience in addition to pick-up and delivery. It will also feature the brand's first-ever walk-up window, constructed for ordering and pickup. The Wrigleyville restaurant will be designed for high-foot-traffic environments, leveraging the smaller-format, inline prototype that reflects Portillo's broader growth strategy. When the new restaurant opens for business next year, guests can expect to enjoy Portillo's signature menu, including Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian Beef sandwiches, char-broiled burgers, fresh-tossed salads, and famous chocolate cake and cake shakes. This new location will become Portillo's fifth restaurant within the city of Chicago and the 46th restaurant in the greater Chicagoland area. National Hot Dog Day Celebration in Wrigleyville To celebrate National Hot Dog Day and Portillo's upcoming Wrigleyville location, the brand is bringing the excitement to Chicagoland fans tonight with a special pop-up experience just steps from the future restaurant. The event is free and open to the public from 4:00-8:00 pm near the corner of Clark Street and Patterson Avenue. Attendees can enjoy interactive photo experiences, exclusive Portillo's swag giveaways (while supplies last), a meet-and-greet with the Portillo's Pokey mascot, and other surprises as the brand celebrates its continued growth in Chicago.