These 3 Iconic Food Chains Are Staying True to Their Chicago Roots as They Grow Nationally

Portillo's, Giordano's and Gino's East use some savvy marketing

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Hot dogs, deep-dish pizza and Italian beef sandwiches are the quintessential culinary hallmarks of Chicago, and for decades, three major brands have been delighting tourists and locals alike with their versions of the classics, all while expanding their restaurants across the country.

Gino’s East, Giordano’s and Portillo’s have successfully taken their cheesy, meaty concoctions into new markets around the country while staying true to their Windy City roots.

All three chains saw an opportunity to go national in part because of former Chicago residents and retirees who had flocked to warmer parts of the country but, craving a taste of home, were ordering from them through their nationwide food shipping programs.

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