Portillo’s Cuts Corporate Jobs to Refocus Operations and Growth
Portillo’s is simplifying its G&A structure and cutting corporate jobs to push decisions closer to restaurant operators and guests, after softer performance in newer markets, especially Texas. While revenue rose 5.6% to $199 million from new openings, restaurant margins fell due to commodity inflation and weaker-than-expected results from newer restaurants. The review produced new customer segmentation, brand perception, and menu satisfaction studies.
Coverage (6)
- Portillo’s cuts 18% of corporate workforce (restaurantdive.com)
- Portillo’s Cuts Corporate Jobs in Bid to Reset the Business (qsrmagazine.com)
- Portillo's laying off 18% of staff at Oak Brook headquarters (abc7chicago.com)
- Portillo’s lays off 18% of corporate employees at Oak Brook headquarters amid sluggish same-store sales (chicagotribune.com)
- Portillo's lays off corporate staff as it seeks to cut costs (restaurantbusinessonline.com)
- Portillo’s laying off staff at Oak Brook headquarters (chicago.suntimes.com)