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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Portillo's to make a crucial final decision this summer
Hot dogs are a beloved American staple, and different states have even put their own twist on the classic. Although a controversial opinion among Americans, no one does hot dogs better than Chicago. The Chicago-style dog consists of an all-beef frankfurter wrapped in a poppy seed bun, garnished with green pickle relish, chopped onions, sliced tomato, and peppers, topped with yellow mustard, and finished off with a classic dill pickle. 💵💰 💵💰 Thousands of restaurants nationwide serve hot dogs, but none compare to the Chicago-based Portillo's. For over 60 years, it has served its beloved Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and homemade chocolate it is a smaller chain compared to rival fast-casual chains, it has grown at an astonishing rate. No one would've expected a humble hot dog stand built in 1963 from a small trailer to become a popular restaurant chain with 94 locations across nine states. Portillo's () is best known for its Chicago-style dogs. However, due to popular demand and growing competition, it recently made an unexpected change in its classic menu. The restaurant chain launched its first-ever breakfast menu in April, featuring signature morning staples that Chicago locals love, including various breakfast sandwiches, chocolate cake donuts in collaboration with Stan's Donuts, multiple sides, and handcrafted coffee beverages. Portillo's is testing its new breakfast menu at five restaurants in the Chicago area from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The morning offerings can be ordered at Niles, Chicago -South Loop, Shorewood, Elmhurst, and Tinley Park locations, as stated on its hype around this new revelation left many customers wondering if the chain plans to offer its breakfast menu nationwide anytime soon. Their question would be answered only a few weeks later, but the chain's response might not be what many expected. Portillo's CEO, Michael Osanloo, said during the company's latest earnings call that the feedback from its breakfast pilot has been positive, but this does not mean it will become available at all locations nationwide. Osanloo said the company will continue to monitor the progress of the breakfast test throughout the summer and gather all the metrics necessary to ensure success before it decides whether to expand it to other locations. "There's plenty of restaurant companies out there that have tried to expand to breakfast, and it hasn't worked. So we have a number of internal metrics that will define success, and I think we want to make it as clean and clear as possible for us," said Osanloo. He added that breakfast could be a significant asset for the company, since it would extend the hours that locations are open for business, subsequently increasing sales. However, there's one major concern with this addition. If not handled properly, breakfast could hurt the bounceback in lunch preparations, affecting overall operations in the company's main business. More Food News:Osanloo noted that a successful test doesn't mean Portillo's will launch the breakfast menu nationwide; it would just give it the go-ahead to expand it in Chicago. The restaurant chain would then have to test it outside Chicago before bringing it to all locations. Although Portillo's has promoted the breakfast menu at the pilot locations, it has no plans yet to invest heavily in nationwide in to access your portfolio
Miami Herald
09-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Portillo's to make a crucial final decision this summer
Hot dogs are a beloved American staple, and different states have even put their own twist on the classic. Although a controversial opinion among Americans, no one does hot dogs better than Chicago. The Chicago-style dog consists of an all-beef frankfurter wrapped in a poppy seed bun, garnished with green pickle relish, chopped onions, sliced tomato, and peppers, topped with yellow mustard, and finished off with a classic dill pickle. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Thousands of restaurants nationwide serve hot dogs, but none compare to the Chicago-based Portillo's. For over 60 years, it has served its beloved Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and homemade chocolate cake. Related: Iconic fast-food burger chain unveils surprising new locations Although it is a smaller chain compared to rival fast-casual chains, it has grown at an astonishing rate. No one would've expected a humble hot dog stand built in 1963 from a small trailer to become a popular restaurant chain with 94 locations across nine (PTLO) is best known for its Chicago-style dogs. However, due to popular demand and growing competition, it recently made an unexpected change in its classic menu. The restaurant chain launched its first-ever breakfast menu in April, featuring signature morning staples that Chicago locals love, including various breakfast sandwiches, chocolate cake donuts in collaboration with Stan's Donuts, multiple sides, and handcrafted coffee beverages. Portillo's is testing its new breakfast menu at five restaurants in the Chicago area from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The morning offerings can be ordered at Niles, Chicago -South Loop, Shorewood, Elmhurst, and Tinley Park locations, as stated on its website. Related: McDonald's menu adds experimental new items fans will love The hype around this new revelation left many customers wondering if the chain plans to offer its breakfast menu nationwide anytime soon. Their question would be answered only a few weeks later, but the chain's response might not be what many expected. Portillo's CEO, Michael Osanloo, said during the company's latest earnings call that the feedback from its breakfast pilot has been positive, but this does not mean it will become available at all locations nationwide. Osanloo said the company will continue to monitor the progress of the breakfast test throughout the summer and gather all the metrics necessary to ensure success before it decides whether to expand it to other locations. "There's plenty of restaurant companies out there that have tried to expand to breakfast, and it hasn't worked. So we have a number of internal metrics that will define success, and I think we want to make it as clean and clear as possible for us," said Osanloo. He added that breakfast could be a significant asset for the company, since it would extend the hours that locations are open for business, subsequently increasing sales. However, there's one major concern with this addition. If not handled properly, breakfast could hurt the bounceback in lunch preparations, affecting overall operations in the company's main business. More Food News: Burger King lawsuit over questionable Whopper claim moves forwardFormerly bankrupt restaurant chain reopens locations, adds new itemPopular breakfast chain goes national with surprising deal Osanloo noted that a successful test doesn't mean Portillo's will launch the breakfast menu nationwide; it would just give it the go-ahead to expand it in Chicago. The restaurant chain would then have to test it outside Chicago before bringing it to all locations. Although Portillo's has promoted the breakfast menu at the pilot locations, it has no plans yet to invest heavily in nationwide marketing. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Popular chain offers breakfast for the first time
By Published: Updated: A beloved Chicago chain has finally delivered on something fans have been craving for years: breakfast. Five of its restaurants across Illinois quietly debuted a full morning menu this week, offering classic items with a local twist — including collaborations with two iconic Windy City brands, Stan's Donuts and Metropolis Coffee. Served daily from 6.30 to 10.30am all summer long, the breakfast rollout includes items like polish sausage, egg & cheese sandwiches, loaded scrambles, and even a chocolate cake donut. The move marks a major shift for Portillo's, the fast-casual favorite known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and signature chocolate cake. It's the first breakfast menu in the company's 62-year history. 'Chicago has been asking for Portillo's breakfast for years, and we're thrilled to deliver our unique take on morning classics,' Garrett Kern, vice president of strategy and culinary, told Portillo's has under 100 locations, but experts say it consistently delivers better value compared to much larger rivals like McDonald's and Chipotle. If the breakfast test performs well, Portillo's plans to expand it to more locations—and potentially make it permanent. The pilot breakfast menu is available now at Portillo's locations in Chicago, Elmhurst, Tinley Park, Shorewood, and Niles. Customers can grab a $7.99 meal deal that includes a breakfast sandwich, small coffee, and hash brown bites. Portillo's will continue to keep an eye on customer responses for the entire summer. Portillo's is not the only restaurant chain to be rolling out new tests at select locations. McDonald's made headlines after testing its McVeggie burgers select locations in Canada this year. The test ended in April and there are no plans for the plant-based item to be tested in the US. Chipotle completed a test run of its honey chicken, which was available at select locations in California and Tennessee last year. Unlike McDonald's, Chipotle's honey chicken was a smashing success and it has since become a limited time offering nationwide. Dutch Bros. is currently testing food items with the hopes of helping attract more visitors during breakfast hours. Want more stories like this from the Daily Mail? Visit our profile page and hit the follow button above for more of the news you need.
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Popular chain famous for its hot dogs breaks 62-year tradition as it offers breakfast for the first time
A beloved Chicago chain has finally delivered on something fans have been craving for years: breakfast. Five of its restaurants across Illinois quietly debuted a full morning menu this week, offering classic items with a local twist — including collaborations with two iconic Windy City brands, Stan's Donuts and Metropolis Coffee. Served daily from 6.30 to 10.30am all summer long, the breakfast rollout includes items like polish sausage, egg & cheese sandwiches, loaded scrambles, and even a chocolate cake donut. The move marks a major shift for Portillo's, the fast-casual favorite known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and signature chocolate cake. It's the first breakfast menu in the company's 62-year history. 'Chicago has been asking for Portillo's breakfast for years, and we're thrilled to deliver our unique take on morning classics,' Garrett Kern, vice president of strategy and culinary, told Portillo's has under 100 locations, but experts say it consistently delivers better value compared to much larger rivals like McDonald's and Chipotle. If the breakfast test performs well, Portillo's plans to expand it to more locations—and potentially make it permanent. The pilot breakfast menu is available now at Portillo's locations in Chicago, Elmhurst, Tinley Park, Shorewood, and Niles. Customers can grab a $7.99 meal deal that includes a breakfast sandwich, small coffee, and hash brown bites. Bosses say some of the standout items include the Chocolate Cake Iced Coffee and scrambles topped with cheese sauce, eggs, hash browns, and bacon. The chain's popular Italian Beef Sandwich will also be available during breakfast hours. Portillo's new menu has already received praise from customers who lined up to place a breakfast order today. 'While still in its first few weeks, early feedback has been positive,' CEO Michael Osanloo told 'Guests are excited about freshly scrambled eggs, made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, and our rich chocolate cake doughnut – inspired, of course, by our famous chocolate cake.' Portillo's will continue to keep an eye on customer responses for the entire summer. An employee prepares a hot dog at a Portillo's restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 Portillo's is not the only restaurant chain to be rolling out new tests at select locations. McDonald's made headlines after testing its McVeggie burgers select locations in Canada this year. The test ended in April and there are no plans for the plant-based item to be tested in the US. Chipotle completed a test run of its honey chicken, which was available at select locations in California and Tennessee last year. Unlike McDonald's, Chipotle's honey chicken was a smashing success and it has since become a limited time offering nationwide. Dutch Bros. is currently testing food items with the hopes of helping attract more visitors during breakfast hours.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Give Life: donate blood this Easter weekend
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – As Easter weekend is fast approaching, Versiti Blood Center of Ohio is offering holiday-themed treats for donors. People who donate at Versiti Dayton Blood Center this Friday and Saturday will receive delicious Stan's Donuts. All attempting donors will receive a 'Donors are Kind of a Big Dill' T-shirt. A single blood donation can save up to three lives. Donating ensures hospitals have a stable supply, which makes a massive difference in the lives of community members who need it. Easter 2025: What stores, restaurants are open, closed? The Versiti Blood Center, 349 S. Main St., will be open on Friday, April 18, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 19, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment, call 937-461-3220 or click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
