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Portillo’s lays off nearly a fifth of corporate staff
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Portillo’s lays off nearly a fifth of corporate staff

Manda Agustina · 10/08/2026

Portillo’s cuts 18% of corporate staff to streamline operations and refocus on growth amid sales decline. Learn how this strategy impacts business.

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Salad Go Files Chapter 11 Shuts 70 Stores
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Salad Go Files Chapter 11 Shuts 70 Stores

Salad Go bankruptcy forces the fast‑casual chain to shut 70 restaurants, ending a decade‑long presence and highlighting financial strain on the business.

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