El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
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- CEO
- Elizabeth Williams
- Full Time Employees
- 4,034
- Sector
- Consumer services
- Industry
- Restaurants
- Address
- 575 Anton Blvd. Costa Mesa CA United States 92626
- IPO Date
- Jul 24, 2014
- CIK
- 0001606366
- Website
- elpolloloco.com
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- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. operates and franchises fast-casual restaurants specializing in fire-grilled citrus-marinated chicken and Mexican-inspired food items. Its core products include flame-grilled chicken, burritos, salads, tostadas, bowls, stuffed quesadillas, and various sides and beverages. The company operates primarily in the southwestern United States, with restaurant locations across California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah, and Louisiana. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, El Pollo Loco runs approximately 500 company-owned and franchised restaurants. In the last 1-2 years, El Pollo Loco has executed several strategic initiatives including a remodel program that upgraded 52 restaurants in 2024, with plans to remodel 60 to 80 more in 2025. The company is pursuing a five-part strategy focusing on digital-first initiatives, expanding its national footprint, and introducing a new prototype restaurant design that reduces buildout costs for franchisees and enhances labor productivity. Recently, activist investor Sardar Biglari and related entities have acquired a significant stake in El Pollo Loco, proposing a potential acquisition and influencing strategic direction. Financially, El Pollo Loco reported a slight revenue increase driven by comparable restaurant sales growth, franchise revenue expansion, and increased restaurant-level margins while managing wage inflation and supply chain costs. El Pollo Loco targets consumers seeking fast, affordable Mexican-style grilled chicken meals, leveraging its signature fire-grilling technique and fresh ingredient preparation. The company faces operational challenges related to fluctuating customer traffic but continues to invest in brand standards, kitchen equipment, and technology such as self-service kiosks. Its business model combines company-operated and franchised outlets to balance growth and operational efficiency. The company’s ongoing initiatives aim to enhance competitive positioning in the limited-service restaurant industry in the United States. El Pollo Loco Holdings remains a publicly traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker LOCO, maintaining a focused operational presence in key southwestern U.S. markets with a strong brand identity centered on quality grilled chicken and fast-casual dining innovation.
Company News
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