– USA, IL – Portillo’s Inc. (NASDAQ: PTLO), the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of Chicago-style favorites, announced the appointment of Jack Hartung to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
“Jack Hartung has been a pioneer of the fast casual restaurant sector and an architect behind one of its greatest success stories. His experience driving operating excellence and developing restaurants with best-in-class cash-on-cash returns with Chipotle will be invaluable to Portillo’s as we accelerate our growth in new markets across the country. We appreciate Engaged Capital for the role they played in introducing us to Jack,” said Board Chairman, Mike Miles.
About Jack Hartung
Jack Hartung has played a pivotal role in Chipotle’s growth and success over the past 25 years, where he served as CFO for 22 years before moving into his current role of President and CSO. He joined Chipotle in 2002 as CFO, helping guide the company through its 2006 IPO and its expansion from fewer than 500 restaurants to over 3,600 locations nationwide, delivering a more than 60x return to shareholders.
Before Chipotle, Jack Hartung spent nearly two decades at McDonald’s Corporation in various management roles, ultimately serving as VP and CFO of its Partner Brands Group. He currently serves on the Boards of The Honest Company and Zocdoc. Jack Hartung holds a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Illinois State University.
About Portillo’s
In 1963, Dick Portillo invested $1,100 to open the first Portillo’s hot dog stand in Villa Park, Illinois, calling it “The Dog House.” Today, Portillo’s has grown to more than 90 restaurants across 10 states and is beloved for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, fresh salads, and famous chocolate cake.
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