Portillo's to Bring Hot Dogs, Jobs to Brandon

When the Tampa Bay Lightning fell to the Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Finals, a Windy City-based hot dog chain promised Bolts fans would get a tasty consolation prize in the near future.

In keeping that promise, Portillo’s has officially announced the opening of its first Florida location. That store will be located on the northwest corner of State Road 60 and Lakewood Drive in Brandon. It has a planned opening of March 2016.

“Our Brandon restaurant will feature a 1930s prohibition theme,” the restaurant announced on its website. “It will also have a double drive-thru lane to accommodate as many cars as possible.”

As the eatery is under construction, the restaurant is already working to put a management team in place. Manager interviews are set for Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Aug. 18 form 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Embassy Suites, 10220 Palm River Road. Candidates must have at least two years restaurant management experience.

To apply in advance, candidates may visit Portillo’s online.

The chain got its start with a single stand outside Chicago in 1963. Today is serves up all-beef hot dogs, burgers, salads and more at locations throughout Illinois, Indiana and in Arizona and California. The Brandon store will be the chain’s first in the Sunshine State.

Photo courtesy of Portillo’s