Chicago, IL ( Restaurant News Release ) Portillo’s (NASDAQ: PTLO), the fast-casual restaurant concept known for serving Chicago-style favorites for more than 60 years, today announced the appointment of Kevin Kalicak as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective September 7, 2026. Mr. Kalicak joins Portillo’s bringing decades of financial leadership within the restaurant industry, serving in various roles with Darden Restaurants for more than 25 years. As Chief Financial Officer of Portillo’s, he will oversee the company’s finance organization, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, investor relations, internal audit, tax, supply chain and other corporate financial functions. “I’m honored to join Portillo’s at such an exciting point in the company’s journey,” said Mr. Kalicak. CFO Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)Kevin Kalicak will join the Company as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 7, 2026.