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25 items- PREl Pollo Loco® Introduces its Loaded Quesadillas and Chatacoffee™COSTA MESA, Calif., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc., the nation’s leading fire–grilled chicken restaurant chain, is turning it up for summer with new menu items – Loaded Quesadillas and Chatacoffee™ available for a limited time at participating locations starting June 25. The limited-time Loaded Quesadillas are available in two options – Queso and Street Corn. Both are loaded with citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chopped chicken breast, a generous portion of melted Jack Cheese, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and grilled to take on the go. The Queso Loaded Quesadilla includes warm and cheesy queso blanco and crunchy tortilla strips with our signature creamy cilantro s
- PRTHE WAIT IS OVER: EL POLLO LOCO® BRINGS BACK BBQ BLACK BEANSMark your calendars for June 25, 2026COSTA MESA, Calif., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- El Pollo Loco, Inc., the nation's leading fire–grilled chicken restaurant chain, has heard the calls loud and clear. After years of fans asking for the return of a beloved classic, El Pollo Loco is thrilled to announce that the BBQ Black Beans are officially coming back. The smoky-sweet, fan-favorite side dish returns to the menu, for a limited time only, on Thursday, June 25, available at participating El Pollo Loco restaurants nationwide. El Pollo Loco's signature BBQ Black Beans are slow-simmered to deliver a touch of sweet and smoky BBQ t
- INSIDERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Fils Ira covered exercise/tax liability with 2,144 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 2% to 122,813 units (SEC Form 4)4 - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Issuer)
- INSIDERChief Executive Officer Williams Elizabeth Goodman covered exercise/tax liability with 10,523 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 4% to 248,091 units (SEC Form 4)4 - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Issuer)
- SECEl Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Leadership Update, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Filer)
- SECEl Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events8-K - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Filer)
- PREl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces $40 Million Share Repurchase AuthorizationCOSTA MESA, Calif., May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. ("El Pollo Loco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to $40 million of its common stock, representing ~9% of the Company's current market capitalization. "Our Board's approval of a new share repurchase program reflects our strong balance sheet, with less than one times leverage, and confidence in our future outlook as we accelerate our unit growth cadence and, by extension, our EBITDA growth in the coming years," said Liz Williams, Chief Executive Officer. "Due to t
- INSIDERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Fils Ira covered exercise/tax liability with 2,476 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 2% to 124,957 units (SEC Form 4)4 - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Issuer)
- SECSEC Form 10-Q filed by El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc.10-Q - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Filer)
- SECEl Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Filer)
- PREl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsCOSTA MESA, Calif., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended April 1, 2026. Highlights for the first quarter ended April 1, 2026 compared to the first quarter ended March 26, 2025 were as follows: Total revenue was $126.2 million compared to $119.2 million.System-wide comparable restaurant sales(1) increased by 5.8%.Income from operations was $12.2 million compared to $9.0 million.Restaurant contribution(1) was $20.4 million, or 19.2% of company-operated restaurant revenue, compared to $15.8 million, or 16.0% of company-operated restaurant revenue.Net income was $8.2 million,
- SECSEC Form DEF 14A filed by El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc.DEF 14A - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Filer)
- PRChicken Tenders, but Make Them LocoCOSTA MESA, Calif., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc., the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, is turning up the heat and officially entering the tenders chat. On April 23, El Pollo Loco will introduce its Loco Tenders ™, the brand's take on America's favorite finger food. Available for a limited time only, Loco Tenders come in 2-, 3-, or 4-piece meals and in two delicious varieties: Spicy: Crispy chicken tenders made with 100% all white meat chicken, fried to perfection and seasoned in a blend of bold Mexican spices.Classic: Crispy chicken tenders made with 100% all white meat chicken, fried to perfection. But what's a Tender without a dipping s
- PREl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2026 Results on Thursday, May 7, 2026COSTA MESA, Calif., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. ("El Pollo Loco") (NASDAQ:LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Hosting the call will be Liz Williams, Chief Executive Officer, and Ira Fils, Chief Financial Officer. A press release with first quarter 2026 financial results will be issued that same day, shortly after the market close. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 201-493-6780. A replay will be available after the call and can be accessed by dialing 412-317-6671; the passcode is 13757076. The replay
- SECAmendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13D/A filed by El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc.SCHEDULE 13D/A - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Subject)
- SECSEC Form 144 filed by El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc.144 - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Subject)
- INSIDERSEC Form 4 filed by Wright Robert D.4 - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Issuer)
- INSIDERSEC Form 4 filed by Davila Tana4 - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Issuer)
- INSIDERSEC Form 4 filed by Garrido Frank4 - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Issuer)
- INSIDERSEC Form 4 filed by Gonzalez Deborah4 - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Issuer)
- INSIDERSEC Form 4 filed by Faginas Cody Nancy4 - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Issuer)
- INSIDERSEC Form 4 filed by Babb Douglas J4 - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Issuer)
- INSIDERSEC Form 4 filed by Taylor Joseph G4 - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Issuer)
- INSIDERSEC Form 4 filed by Fils Ira4 - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Issuer)
- INSIDERSEC Form 4 filed by Williams Elizabeth Goodman4 - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Issuer)
LOCO FAQ
7 questionsWhat does El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. do?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name. As of March 11, 2021, the company operated approximately 475 company-owned and franchised restaurants in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana. It also licenses one restaurant in the Philippines. The company was formerly known as Chicken Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. in April 2014. El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Costa...Where does LOCO stock trade?
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. (LOCO) is listed on NASDAQ.What sector and industry is LOCO in?
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector, Restaurants industry.When did El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. go public?
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. (LOCO) completed its IPO in 2014.What are analysts saying about LOCO?
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. has had 5 recent analyst actions on file. The most recent action was from The Benchmark Company: Buy with a $1400.00 price target on 2026-03-13. Recent price targets range from $1100.00 to $1800.00.What companies are similar to LOCO?
Notable peers in the same industry include MCD (McDonald's Corporation), SBUX (Starbucks Corporation), YUM (Yum! Brands Inc.), CMG (Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.), QSR (Restaurant Brands International Inc.). Compare LOCO side-by-side with any of them on Quantisnow.How can I track LOCO on Quantisnow?
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