Portillo's Inc. - Form 3 Filing

This filing is an initial report of securities ownership for Pamela Faye Smith, Interim CFO of Portillo's Inc. The report indicates no securities beneficially owned by Ms. Smith at this time. The filing also includes Exhibit 24, a Power of Attorney, which designates Kelly M. Kaiser and Christine DeCicco as attorneys-in-fact. These attorneys are authorized to execute and file all necessary documents, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, with the SEC on behalf of Ms. Smith. They are also empowered to manage Ms. Smith's EDGAR system account, including appointing administrators, maintaining security, and acting as the EDGAR point of contact. The Power of Attorney remains in effect until Ms. Smith is no longer required to file these forms or until it is revoked.