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Portillo's Inc. Shareholders Are Encouraged to Reach Out to Johnson Fistel for More Information about Potentially Recovering Their Losses

Portillo's PTLO Faces Securities Investigation, Potential Market Impact Hinges on Findings

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    <p>Johnson Fistel is probing Portillo&#039;s for possible securities-law violations tied to the August 2025 quarterly results and the September 2025 strategic update. Portillo&#039;s cut 2025 targets, with 0.7% same-store sales growth and 1.4% transaction decline, triggering a stock drop. While no findings exist yet, the investigation introduces headline risk and could affect PTLO fundamentals if material facts emerge.</p>
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    <ul><li>Johnson Fistel investigates Portillo&#039;s for potential securities violations.</li><li>Investigation focuses on August 2025 results and September 2025 strategic update.</li><li>Portillo&#039;s 2025 targets cut; Q2 SSS 0.7%, transactions -1.4%.</li><li>Stock declined sharply after disclosures; no-cost investigation invitation.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Portillo&#039;s Inc. (PTLO)</strong>: Subject of the investigation; potential implications for stock sentiment and governance risk.</li><li><strong>Johnson Fistel, PLLP (N/A)</strong>: Law firm behind the inquiry; promotional solicits investors, not a public company with direct financial exposure.</li></ul>
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    <p>Category: Legal. The piece centers on a securities-law investigation into Portillo&#039;s, a legal risk event with potential sentiment impact but limited immediate fundamentals until new material facts emerge.</p>
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    <ul><li>Headline risk from a securities investigation can raise short-term volatility in PTLO.</li><li>Material updates (settlements, penalties) could meaningfully alter PTLO&#039;s valuation.</li><li>Near-term Portillo&#039;s updates or surprises may impact PTLO sentiment and liquidity.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Aug 5, 2025: Portillo&#039;s Q2 2025 results disclosed.</li><li>Q2 2025: same-store sales +0.7%; transactions -1.4%.</li><li>Sept 10, 2025: Portillo&#039;s announced a business update and strategic reset.</li><li>FY2025 unit-growth target reduced from 12 to 8.</li></ul>
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    <p>PTLO could drift modestly lower on headline risk; monitor for concrete findings over weeks.</p>
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    <p>San Diego-based Johnson Fistel, PLLP has launched an investigation into Portillo's Inc. (NASDAQ: <strong>PTLO</strong>) and certain of its executive officers for potential violations of state or federal securities laws. The inquiry focuses on investors' losses and whether those losses may be recoverable under federal securities laws.</p>
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    <h3>Investor Action for Portillo's Shareholders</h3>
    <p>If you purchased Portillo's securities and suffered losses on your investment, join our investigation now: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=syBg0LB0Lgoj2xz7GNn4LjvfUnyorvbAFXeRzoU3No-cjxquY_cF3GBvdhe9HPumBeBYHBQmxVhU9_sFCVKf70kDb3HAhminNQb3NMPkEB4QwOWXSJ9tFKuaRLoVCLGxpEEKAt0Ewtbt2OsoYMEsK1S_TbRYhUmZAaJmQTf25is=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here to Join the Investigation</a>.</p>
    <p>Or for more information, contact Jim Baker at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=2JuHLtEO72cB1tDEnqG0pCA2fJO2nZOJ2mH6Rq7nwWouuEoFhTjm5Z2WDvQ40kRvANj5j0qWBAKO7R_xgAcASULRkomGKj28lpxqVr7knsY=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jimb@johnsonfistel.com</a> or (619) 814-4471. <em>There is no cost or obligation to you.</em></p>
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    <h3>Background of the Investigation</h3>
    <p>On August 5, 2025, Portillo's reported second quarter 2025 financial results. Although the Company maintained its target of 12 new restaurants and same-restaurant sales growth of 1% to 3%, Portillo's reduced its fiscal 2025 revenue growth target and lowered its adjusted EBITDA growth expectations. Portillo's also disclosed that same-restaurant sales increased only 0.7% during the quarter, while transactions declined 1.4%.</p>
    <p>Then, on September 10, 2025, Portillo's announced a business update and strategic reset. Among other things, Portillo's disclosed that it expected third quarter same-restaurant sales to decline between 2.0% and 2.5%. The Company also cut its fiscal 2025 unit-growth target from 12 new restaurants to 8 new restaurants, lowered its same-restaurant sales outlook from growth of 1% to 3% to a decline of 1% to 1.5%, reduced its restaurant-level adjusted EBITDA margin target, and lowered its adjusted EBITDA outlook.</p>
    <p>Following these disclosures, Portillo's stock price declined sharply.</p>
    <p>In light of these disclosures, Johnson Fistel is investigating whether Portillo's complied with the federal securities laws. If you suffered losses, or are a long-term holder of Portillo's stock, contact Johnson Fistel.</p>
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    <h3>About Johnson Fistel, PLLP — Top Law Firm for Securities Fraud & Investor Rights</h3>
    <p>Johnson Fistel, PLLP is a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm with offices in California, New York, Georgia, Idaho, and Colorado. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in shareholder litigation involving securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duties, and other violations of state and federal law.</p>
    <p>Johnson Fistel has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Plaintiff Law Firms by ISS Securities Class Action Services. In 2024, the firm recovered approximately <strong>$90,725,000</strong> for investors.</p>
    <p>Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Services may be performed by attorneys in any of our offices. This press release may be considered a promotional communication. The attorney responsible for this communication is Frank J. Johnson.</p>
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    <p>Johnson Fistel, PLLP<br>501 W. Broadway, Suite 800<br>San Diego, CA 92101<br>James Baker, Investor Relations<br>(619) 814-4471<br><a href="mailto:jimb@johnsonfistel.com">jimb@johnsonfistel.com</a></p>
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      <li><strong>Subject:</strong> Investigation into Portillo's Inc. (<strong>PTLO</strong>)</li>
      <li><strong>Focus:</strong> Potential violations of state or federal securities laws</li>
      <li><strong>Key disclosures referenced:</strong> August 5, 2025 quarterly results; September 10, 2025 strategic update</li>
      <li><strong>Overview of targets and metrics:</strong> 12 new restaurants; 1% to 3% same-restaurant sales growth; 0.7% same-restaurant sales; 1.4% transactions decline; Q3 decline guidance of 2.0% to 2.5%; unit-growth target from 12 to 8; from 1%–3% growth to -1% to -1.5%; lower EBITDA targets</li>
      <li><strong>Cost to participate:</strong> No cost or obligation</li>
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Johnson Fistel is probing Portillo's for possible securities-law violations tied to the August 2025 quarterly results and the September 2025 strategic update. Portillo's cut 2025 targets, with 0.7% same-store sales growth and 1.4% transaction decline, triggering a stock drop. While no findings exist yet, the investigation introduces headline risk and could affect PTLO fundamentals if material facts emerge.

Portillo's Inc. Shareholders Are Encouraged to Reach Out to Johnson Fistel for More Information about Potentially Recovering Their Losses

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