CLERMONT, Fla. — A popular restaurant is expanding its footprint by adding its sixth location in the state, right here in Central Florida.
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Portillo’s will open a new restaurant in Clermont, in a new development on Highway 50 a half-mile east of the US 27 and Highway 50 intersection, according to a news release.
The 7,700 square-foot restaurant will be designed with a Florida garage theme and feature seating for more than 170 guests plus a seasonal outdoor patio with room for about 50 more guests, the news release states.
“With a focus on expanding in the Sunbelt, central Florida is a key part of Portillo’s growth plan,” says Portillo’s CEO Michael Osanloo. “Since opening our beautiful restaurants in Orlando and Kissimmee, we knew we wanted to give locals and tourists in the area even more convenience with additional locations. We’ve loved serving the Orlando community and are excited for the opportunity to bring our unrivaled Chicago-street food to the people of Clermont.”
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The company also said the restaurant will feature Portillo’s signature double drive-thru lanes.
This will mark not just the sixth Portillo’s in the state, but the third in the Orlando area.
The new location will sell its iconic Chicago-style street food including hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers and Portillo’s Famous Chocolate Cake.
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Details on job openings at the new Portillo’s can be found here.
Click here to sign up for a chance to attend a free sneak peek training meal before the restaurant officially opens.
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