Portillo's Hot Dogs is a hospitality company focusing on Chicago-style food, fast casual dining, and diverse workforce demographics. Established in 1963 by Dick Portillo in Villa Park, Illinois, the company began under the name "The Dog House." Today, Portillo's Restaurant Group, Inc. is known for its signature menu items such as hot dogs, Maxwell Street Polish, and Italian Beef.
With a team of 6,000 employees and an annual revenue of $339 million, Portillo's is led by CEO Michael Osanloo. The company boasts a diverse staff, with 56.7% female employees and 41.7% ethnic minority representation. Team members at Portillo's tend to lean towards the Democratic Party and have an average tenure of 2.8 years with the company.