On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett gives a research report on Portillo's, a Chicago-style restaurant chain looking to expand nationally. Apologies, no chapters again (blame our recording software). We discuss:

- Portillo's founding and history

- Why it went public and wants to expand nationally

- Unit economics and return on invested capital

- Is the stock cheap?

- Do we trust management and gripes about private equity owners

- Is Brett buying shares for his portfolio?

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