Following a highly successful debut in the Lone Star State last year that saw the opening of four restaurants in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth region, Portillo’s announced plans to open two additional locations by the end of year, which will expand the company’s footprint to the bustling Houston market.
The first of these new restaurants will be located in Richmond. Located at The Grand at Aliana, an open-air lifestyle center that’s home to some of the region’s best shopping, the 7,700 square-foot restaurant will feature a Southwest garage theme and seating for about 170 guests inside as well as a seasonal outdoor patio with seats for nearly 50 guests. It will also feature the brand’s signature double drive-thru lanes.
In addition, Portillo’s will open doors at Willowbrook Mall, one of Houston’s top five power-house shopping malls. One of the brand’s first Restaurant of the Future designs, the 6,000-square-foot building will sport a rustic Southwest garage theme. The smaller-footprint efficient build will offer seating for about 130 guests inside and seats for nearly 40 guests on a seasonal outdoor patio, as well as a pickup area and double drive-thru lane to accommodate off-premise guests.
“We’ve loved serving our fans in the great state of Texas ever since we first opened in Dallas last January,” says Portillo’s CEO Michael Osanloo. “We’re thrilled to expand into Houston, and we can’t wait to bring our unrivaled Chicago street food to a brand-new market in the Lone Star State.”
When the new restaurants open for business later this year, guests can expect to enjoy Portillo’s signature menu items like Chicago-Style Hot Dogs, Famous Italian Beef Sandwiches, Char-Grilled Burgers and Portillo’s Famous Chocolate Cake.
Portillo’s is now hiring for managers and will begin hiring for other positions soon. The chain offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, growth opportunities, free shift meals, the opportunity to get paid daily and more. Visit portillos.com/careers for more information.
Fans are invited to sign up for the chance to attend a free sneak peek training meal prior to the opening of the Richmond restaurant by visiting Portillos.com/RichmondTX and the Willowbrook restaurant by visiting Portillos.com/WillowbrookTX. Loyal fans will also receive updates on Portillo’s developments and events surrounding the new restaurants.
