PORTILLO’S TO OPEN THIRD PICK-UP LOCATION IN ORLAND PARK

September 5, 2024

Portillo's (NASDAQ: PTLO), the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of unrivaled Chicago-style street food, today announced plans to open the Company's third pick-up only location in Orland Park. This new Portillo's Pick-Up will be located near Orland Square Mall, and joins the Company's other pick-up only locations in Joliet and Rosemont.

"We are excited to once again expand our footprint in our home state of Illinois with our third-ever Portillo's Pick-Up, located in Orland Park," said Portillo's CEO Michael Osanloo. "The new restaurant combines a sleek look with efficient space utilization to support our high volumes-giving residents of Orland Park a quick and easy way to enjoy our iconic Chicago-style food."

Unlike traditional restaurants, the new Portillo's Pick-Up in Orland Park will not have an indoor dining room. Instead, the smaller-footprint restaurant will feature two drive-thru lanes, as well as an inside pick-up area for orders placed at portillos.com, through the Portillo's app or third-party delivery platforms. The chain will also offer delivery and catering from the new pick-up location.

"On behalf of the Village of Orland Park, the Board of Trustees and I would like to welcome Portillo's to the Village of Orland Park," said Orland Park Mayor, Keith Pekau. "The decision to invest in Orland Park speaks to the quality of Orland Park's economy and community. I would like to extend my warmest wishes for Portillo's success in Orland Park."

Designed with a dynamic racetrack theme and a smaller, more efficient footprint, this prototype marks the first of its kind building and represents the future of Portillo's drive-thru experience. The building's design features sleek, aerodynamic lines and racing-inspired graphics, creating a fast, fun, and immersive experience for guests. The compact layout maximizes space, allowing Portillo's to bring its signature menu to even more locations. The racetrack theme is carried throughout every aspect of the building, from the exterior design to the customer experience. The drive-thru lanes are designed to resemble pit lanes, with smooth, efficient traffic flow, and the building is marked with racing-inspired graphics, and LED lighting guides vehicles through the ordering process, mimicking the look of track lights.

"It fills me with pride to welcome the opening of Portillo's in Orland Park," said Sarah Stasukewicz, Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce CEO. "This is a significant milestone for our town, giving residents and visitors alike the chance to enjoy one of the Windy City's hallmark tastes right here in Orland Park. Whether you're biting into a savory Italian beef sandwich or savoring a slice of their famous chocolate cake, Portillo's Orland Park will undoubtedly become a go-to for residents and visitors alike."

When the new restaurant is open for business, guests can expect to enjoy Portillo's signature menu items like Chicago-Style Hot Dogs, Famous Italian Beef Sandwiches, Char-Grilled Burgers and Portillo's Famous Chocolate Cake.

Portillo's is now hiring managers; hiring for other Team Members will begin soon. The chain offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, growth opportunities, free shift meals, the opportunity to get paid daily and more. Visit portillos.com/careers for more information.

Fans are invited to sign up to stay in the know about happenings and news prior to the opening of the Orland Park Pick-Up location by visiting portillos.com/orlandpark. Loyal fans will also receive a free piece of cake on their birthday by signing up.

For more information on this restaurant and others, please visit portillos.com or follow Portillo's on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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