Portillo’s Celebrates National Cheeseburger Day with Plans for a New Restaurant in Buford, Georgia

OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of National Cheeseburger Day, Portillo’s (NASDAQ: PTLO), the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of unrivaled Chicago-style street food, today announced plans to open a new restaurant in Buford, Georgia, in 2027. The new restaurant will mark Portillo’s second location in Georgia, following the November 2025 opening of its Kennesaw restaurant.

The new Portillo’s will be located at the intersection of Buford Highway (Highway 20) and Mall of Georgia Boulevard. The approximately 4,900-square-foot restaurant will offer seating for nearly 100 guests indoors, plus an additional 20 seats on an outdoor patio. Designed to serve guests however they choose to enjoy Portillo’s, the restaurant will also feature the brand’s signature double drive-thru lanes, Portillo’s Pick-Up shelves, and Grab and Go area for added convenience.