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Portillo’s to shutter 5-9 locations outside Chicago
Portillo’s plans to close 5-9 restaurants outside Chicago as part of turnaround strategy.
In brief
Portillo’s plans to close 5-9 restaurants outside Chicago as part of turnaround strategy. Portillo’s will shutter 5-9 locations outside Chicago to improve performance. Originally reported by Nation's Restaurant News.
Portillo’s shutdown plan
Portillo’s plans to close 5-9 restaurants outside Chicago as part of a turnaround strategy.
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Here's the gist
Portillo’s will shutter 5-9 locations outside Chicago to improve performance.
