Michael Osanloo & Andy Lansing

Portillo’s President and CEO Michael Osanloo joins us for a conversation about how the beloved Chicago restaurant is reaching a new legion of fans nationwide, from its hometown hot dog stand roots. Hear his insights on what it takes to build a strong executive team that honors your brand’s legacy while staying open to new ideas; the importance of developing a strong, values-based work culture that prioritizes opportunity and also fun; and how to recession-proof your business without losing customers.

Based on his own successful career in food service and retail, Michael will sit down with moderator, Andy Lansing, CEO of Levy, to discuss lessons learned and his passion for growing brands and cultivating culture within the companies he leads.