11 Most Promising Restaurant Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds

9. Portillo’s Inc. (NASDAQ:PTLO)

Portillo’s Inc. (NASDAQ:PTLO) stands among the most promising stocks.

TheFly reported that on February 24, PTLO released its financial results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended December 28, 2025. For Q4 2025, total revenue reached $185.7 million, a rise of $1.1 million or 0.6% compared with the same period in 2024, despite a 3.3% decline in same-restaurant sales. Operating income for the quarter was $10.3 million, down $3.5 million, while net income fell $6.2 million to $6.3 million. Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA decreased $4.7 million to $40.6 million, and Adjusted EBITDA declined $0.5 million to $24.7 million.

The corporation highlighted that across fiscal 2025, total revenue amounted to $732.1 million, a $21.5 million increase or 3.0% versus 2024, while same-restaurant sales dropped 0.5%. Operating income for the year was $43.7 million, a decline of $14.4 million, and net income decreased $14.0 million to $21.1 million. Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA totaled $158.4 million, down $9.7 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $97.3 million, a reduction of $7.4 million.

The business also highlighted in it’s reports that it opened eight new restaurants in 2025 which includes 102 locations system wide, with two additional openings after year end, bringing the total to 104 restaurants.

Portillo’s Inc. (NASDAQ:PTLO) is a U.S. fast‑casual restaurant chain known for Chicago‑style hot dogs, Italian beef, burgers, and shakes, with locations across several states.