Every state has a local restaurant chain residents claim to be the best, putting it up against any other restaurant in the country. However, while these chains have successfully won over locals, the true test is seeing how they do after crossing state lines. Now, one Chicago staple has decided to take the ultimate test, opening their first location in Texas.
Iconic Chicago hot dog chain Portillo’s recently announced they will be opening their first Texas location in DFW next year. The new restaurant will be located near Frisco, though the exact location has not been announced at this time. “Texas is the number one state we ship to," Portillo’s CEO Michael Osanloo, adding that Texas is a popular destination for those in Chicago tired of harsh winters.
According to NBC DFW, Portillo’s currently has 67 locations in nine states, but after going public last week, the restaurant chain is hoping to expand even further. Known for their hot dogs, Portillo’s also serves Italian beef sandwiches and chocolate cake shakes. Hopefully the chain can win over DFW the same way it has Chicago.
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