# Portillo’s to shutter 5-9 locations outside Chicago

> Portillo’s plans to close 5-9 restaurants outside Chicago as part of turnaround strategy.
- Title: Portillo’s to shutter 5-9 locations outside Chicago | Shortify
- Summary: Portillo’s plans to close 5-9 restaurants outside Chicago as part of turnaround strategy.
- Keywords: portillo's, restaurant closures, chicago, turnaround strategy, fast casual, restaurant performance, Nation's Restaurant News
- Source: Nation's Restaurant News — https://nrn.com/fast-casual/trending-this-week-portillo-s-to-shutter-five-to-nine-restaurants-outside-chicago
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- Topics: portillo's, restaurant closures, chicago, turnaround strategy, fast casual, restaurant performance, food, business
## Portillo’s shutdown plan
Portillo’s plans to close 5-9 restaurants outside Chicago as part of a turnaround strategy.
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## Key takeaway

Portillo’s will shutter 5-9 locations outside Chicago to improve performance.