Portillo’s Cuts Corporate Jobs in Bid to Reset the Business
Portillo's cuts corporate jobs to simplify organization and lower costs
· QSR Magazine· August 6, 2026
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Christopher Hansen
Christopher Hansen is a person in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2026. 3 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
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.
· Restaurant Business· August 6, 2026
Christopher Hansen named head of culinary at Portillo's
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.
· Nation's Restaurant News· July 23, 2026