Portillo's
Tony Darden currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Portillo's since December 2024 and is an Advisory Board Member for Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry since May 2022. Darden's previous roles include Chief Operating Officer at Jack in the Box from June 2021 to December 2024, and President of MOOYAH Burgers Fries and Shakes from April 2019 to June 2021. Additionally, Darden held multiple Chief Operating Officer positions at Taco Bueno Restaurants and Sun Holdings, Inc., the latter being a significant franchise operator in the United States. Earlier career experience includes serving as Senior Vice President of Operations at Panera Bread and Regional Vice President at Metromedia Restaurant Group. Darden's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Interpersonal Communication from Azusa Pacific University.
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Hot dog! Since 1963, Portillo’s has been serving unrivaled Chicago street food in nostalgic themed restaurants. Get your buns ready for some delicious food! Will it be our classic Chicago-style hot dog or our legendary Italian beef sandwich with home-cooked sweet peppers? Perhaps you’re in the mood for one of our char-grilled burgers or a chopped salad. No matter what you order, finish your meal with a slice of our fresh-baked chocolate cake or a chocolate cake shake. There’s something for everyone at Portillo’s! In 1963, Dick Portillo and his wife Sharon invested their life savings of $1,100 into a hot dog stand called “The Dog House” in Villa Park, IL. The Dog House didn’t have running water or a bathroom. Dick had to run garden hoses from a local business to get the water he needed. The menu was simple – hot dogs, tamales, fries and a coke, all for under 35 cents. Through Dick’s hard work and determination, the Dog House evolved into Portillo’s and has become what it is today. Come and enjoy our legendary food served by the friendliest people in the business. Even better? Join our growing team!