This goo was worth a point in December 2023.

publication date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 (part of December 2023)

category: Business

clue: This ex-Marine sold a lot of hot dogs in Chicago (but not out of his house).

explanation: Portillo founded The Dog House, which became the Portillo's restaurant chain. more…

intended difficulty: medium

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, and Richard Slominsky


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