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Popular Chicago chain known for its hot dogs set to close locations

The Chicago-based fast-casual chain, known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, has 109 locations nationwide Getty/iStock To be frank, fans of a popular Chicago -style hot dog chain may not relish this news. Portillo’s plans to close a “mid-to-high single-digit number” of underperforming restaurants outside the Chicago area, mostly by the end of the year, CEO Brett Patterson announced Thursday. The Chicago-based fast-casual chain, known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, has 109 locations nationwide. It said it looked at each restaurant’s sales, operating costs and expected future performance before deciding which ones to close. The company has not yet announced the affected locations. “This will improve portfolio quality, strengthen returns on invested capital and reflect our commitment to disciplined growth,” Patterson said. The move comes as Portillo’s looks to get back on track after struggling to find the same success in markets outside Chicago. The move comes as Portillo’s looks to get back on track after struggling to find the same success in markets outside Chicago (Getty/iStock) Portillo’s plans to put more focus on its existing restaurants and take a more careful approach to opening new locations, particularly in unfamiliar markets. Patterson said the chain

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Grab Your Keys And Road Trip To This Remote Steakhouse In Indiana For Its Legendary Steaks

If Indiana had a Mount Rushmore of great restaurants, Teibel’s Family Restaurant in Schererville would be carved into that stone with a very large chisel. It’s been quietly serving some of the best steaks in the state from a stone-faced building on a busy road in Lake County, and the people who know about it tend to keep coming back with a loyalty that borders on devotion.

Schererville, IN · 4d
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Hungry Truckers Swear By These 5 Indiana Truck Stop Diners For Big Breakfasts

Truck drivers know where the real breakfast is, and it is rarely in a fancy downtown cafe. Across Indiana, some of the biggest plates of eggs, gravy, and hash browns are served right next to the diesel pumps. These five truck stop diners keep long-haul drivers fed with fair prices,...

Indiana · 3d
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You’ll Feel Like Royalty Dining At This Enchanting Indiana Supper Club Everyone Needs To Visit At Least Once

A lasagna billed as mile high is waiting for you inside a historic beach inn. That alone made me sit up straight. The chef behind it once won a Chicago award for a bacon pasta dish. The restaurant hides away from the main roads, close to the shores of Lake Michigan.

Michigan City, IN · 5d
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7 Frequent Customer Complaints About Golden Corral

Buffets are convenient because you can fill up on precisely what you want, rather than picking a general selection from a menu. Golden Corral is known for this focus, as its buffets feature a wide variety of items. The company offers options for any meal of the day, for adults and children, as well as for various nutritional needs. Whether you're keto or vegan, the food chain advertises that you can find something to nosh on.

Schererville, IN · 5d

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Escape To A Charming Amish Town In Indiana That Serves Up Homemade Food On Every Corner

Nobody puts a sign on the best things in life, and Nappanee, Indiana is living proof of that. This northern Indiana town sits quietly in the heart of Amish country, serving up homemade food and genuine small-town charm that most people drive right past without ever knowing what they’re missing.

Nappanee, IN · 6d

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Side Samples And Cooked-To-Order Catfish Keep Indiana Diners Driving To This Mom-And-Pop South Bend Soul Food Spot

Some meals are worth an hour on the highway, and a small family-run kitchen in South Bend has people doing exactly that. Diners roll in from Fort Wayne and nearby towns, wait patiently, and leave already planning the next trip. The secret is not flashy marketing. It is catfish fried...

South Bend, IN · 7d

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Only Locals Seem To Know About These 5 Indiana Lake-Town Cafes Open All Winter

Indiana lake towns get quiet once the boats come out of the water and the summer crowds head home. The beaches empty, the docks sit bare, and a lot of seasonal spots lock their doors until spring. A handful of small cafes keep the lights on all winter, though, and...

Indiana · 9h

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This Classic Indiana Drive-In Keeps A Piece Of Old-School Restaurant Culture Alive With Burgers

A burger stuffed between two grilled cheese sandwiches sits on the menu at a drive-in where carhops still bring trays right to your car window. That alone got my attention. Then I learned about the homemade root beer. The building’s wavy roofline once made people think a church was going...

Highland, IN · 3d

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This 24-Hour Indiana Diner Lets You Order a Full Breakfast at 2 in the Morning

Breakfast here costs half price from 8 p.m. to midnight, and the kitchen never closes. That means pancakes at late dinner, skillets at 11 p.m., and a full-priced chicken and waffles craving satisfied at 2 a.m. The ovens and grills stay on all day and all night. Bakers make fresh...

Highland, IN · 2d

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Massive Apple Fritters Share The Counter With Real Strawberry Donuts At This Illinois Shop

A donut big enough to stand in for a wedding cake is a real thing in Illinois. At least one couple served giant ones at their reception instead of a tiered cake, and that tells you plenty about the size here. The shop behind them fries up apple fritters with...

Chicago, IL · 8d

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Mishawaka 7 Brew soft opening causes long lines, traffic

MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - If Main Street in Mishawaka has felt busier than usual, that’s because it is!. Popular nationwide coffee chain 7 Brew has had people lined up and down the street — and the business isn’t even officially open yet. The location is giving out...

Mishawaka, IN · 2d

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This Unassuming Illinois Pizzeria Serves Sausage Pizza So Good It Should Almost Be Illegal

Anthony Bourdain called one pan pizza the only deep dish he ever loved. That pie still comes out of a small, homey pizzeria on a quiet suburban street in Illinois. The crust edge gets so dark and caramelized that it looks almost burnt. It isn’t. That crunchy, cheesy rim is the whole point, and the sausage on top is a house blend.

Illinois · 5d

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This Old-School Illinois Butcher Shop Still Cuts From Hanging Cattle And Makes Over 80 Sausages

A carved wooden pig head hands out your number at the door. That’s how your visit starts at one of the most beloved butcher counters in Illinois. The kitchen behind the counter turns out more than 80 kinds of sausages and brats. A smokehouse adds more than 10 kinds of homemade bacon to the lineup.

Chicago, IL · 19h

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This Illinois Donut Shop Still Fries Its Huge Apple Fritters Fresh In The Window, Just Like Always

An apple fritter roughly the size of your face comes out of a fryer in a shop window, and the man flipping it opened the place in 1972. He was 85 in 2024. He still works six days a week. The fritters get stuffed with apple chunks and cinnamon. Then...

Chicago, IL · 6d

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One of Chicago's most beloved spots for burgers, hot dogs opens in southwest suburb

One of Chicago's most beloved spots to snag a burger or hot dog opened a new location in a southwest suburb this week. Redhot Ranch opened at 60 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove on Tuesday, bringing a new late-night food option to the area. Open daily from 10:30 a.m. until...

Chicago, IL · 3d

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This Old-Fashioned Illinois Candy Shop Still Makes Its Own Fudge And Caramel Apples In A Nostalgic Little Shop

Caramel apples come with a choice of fruit at one little Illinois candy counter: tart Granny Smith or sweet Honeycrisp. That decision alone could stall a family for ten minutes. Then you spot the bear claws, the cheese popcorn, and the chocolate-dipped apricots. The fudge is made in house, the...

Chicago, IL · 4d

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This Illinois Buffet Serves Crab Legs, Crawfish, And Sushi All You Can Eat

Crab legs, crawfish, and sushi share the same buffet lines at one suburban spot. Add a made-to-order hibachi grill, and the plate math gets complicated fast. This Illinois buffet keeps things refreshingly simple. Lunch costs less than dinner, a drink comes included, and you can build your own stir-fry while a cook fires it up in front of you.

Downers Grove, IL · 3d

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This Low-Key Illinois Supper Club Still Grills Steaks The Old-Fashioned Way For Loyal Regulars

Some of the best meals in Illinois happen in rooms that look like they have not changed in decades, and that is exactly the point. You walk in expecting a simple steak dinner and walk out talking about the piano, the white jackets, and a slice of cake the size of a hatbox.

Chicago, IL · 6d

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This Family-Run Illinois Italian Market Still Bakes Its Bread Fresh And Piles Subs High For Under $10

A 9-inch Italian beef from this deli can show up looking more like a 12-inch one. That’s the kind of generous surprise that gets an old-school Illinois sandwich counter talked about across the city. The beef comes from a family recipe, and it can arrive fully dipped and dripping....

Chicago, IL · 2d