Portillo's CEO resigns

Chicago, IL, USA - October 8, 2021: Portillo's and Bernelli's are a food chain, based out of Chicago, known for their hot dogs, italian beef sandwiches, and other fast food.
Chicago, IL, USA - October 8, 2021: Portillo's and Bernelli's are a food chain, based out of Chicago, known for their hot dogs, italian beef sandwiches, and other fast food. Photo credit Getty Images

Chicago-based restaurant chain Portillo’s is announcing the resignation of president and CEO Michael Osanloo - who's led the company since 2018.

The word comes as comes as activist investor California-based Engaged Capital iturns up its pressure on the company.

Michael A. Miles, Junior - Portillo's chairman of the board, is taking over as acting CEO.

Portillo's says Osanloo will remain an adviser over the next three months.

Dick Portillo launched the chain in 1963 - and sold it to private-equity firm Berkshire Partners for a billion dollars in 2014. The company went public in 2022.

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