
Portillo's lays off corporate staff as it seeks to cut costs
Five months into the job as CEO at Portillo’s, Brett Patterson on Wednesday outlined some of the shifts in strategy that he believes will right the ship for the fast-casual brand.
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Five months into the job as CEO at Portillo’s, Brett Patterson on Wednesday outlined some of the shifts in strategy that he believes will right the ship for the fast-casual brand.

The 100-unit Chicago-based chain has hired former Guzman Y Gomez leader Christopher Hansen to oversee culinary innovation and menu evolution during its current national expansion.

The Australia-based Mexican chain is shuttering its Chicago-area restaurants after determining the U.S. market would require more capital and time than anticipated.

- Fast Casual - Finance - News Guzman y Gomez has exited the U.S. market The Australian-based Mexican chain made its U.S. debut in 2020 and has since opened eight domestic location

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