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Brett Patterson
Coverage of Brett Patterson in the Nexus archive.
- Portillo’s Opening 1st Wrigleyville Location A Block From The Ballpark
Portillo’s is opening its first Wrigleyville location, a block from Wrigley Field, as its fifth Chicago restaurant. The new site will feature a walk-up window and small dining area, with an expected 2027 opening. The announcement coincided with National Hot Dog Day and includes a pop-up celebration event.
- Portillo’s to open Michigan Avenue restaurant
Portillo’s, a Chicago-based hot dog chain, will open a new restaurant on Michigan Avenue, its fourth in Chicago and 45th in the area. The 5,500-square-foot location is part of a strategic reset following challenges in national expansion and declining same-restaurant sales. CEO Brett Patterson emphasized renewed focus on Chicago, where the brand originated in 1963.