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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reports developments from its fast-casual restaurant business, which operates and franchises El Pollo Loco restaurants centered on citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken and Mexican-inspired menu items such as burritos, tostadas, bowls, salads and bone-in chicken meals. News commonly covers quarterly financial results, system-wide and company-operated restaurant sales trends, restaurant contribution, operating costs and debt levels.
Company updates also include menu innovation, product tests, loyalty program activity through Loco Rewards, marketing partnerships and brand initiatives tied to its restaurant base. These releases connect operating performance with customer traffic, pricing, menu mix and franchise activity in the limited-service restaurant market.
El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq: LOCO) reported first quarter 2026 results for the 13-week period ended April 1, 2026. Total revenue was $126.2 million, system-wide comparable restaurant sales rose 5.8%, income from operations was $12.2 million, and net income was $8.2 million ($0.27 diluted).
The company raised fiscal 2026 guidance to system-wide comparable sales +2.0%–4.0% and Adjusted EBITDA $67.5M–$69.5M, while reiterating planned openings, capex $37M–$40M and G&A guidance.
El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO) launches Loco Tenders on April 23, 2026, a limited-time chicken tender menu available in 2-, 3- and 4-piece meals in Spicy and Classic varieties.
All tenders use 100% all white meat chicken and come with a choice of three signature sauces: Pollo Loco Sauce, Baja Lime, and House Ranch.
El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO) will report first quarter 2026 results and host a conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET. CEO Liz Williams and CFO Ira Fils will lead the call. A press release will be issued shortly after market close and a replay and webcast archive will be available through the company website until May 21, 2026.
The live dial-in, replay number, passcode, and webcast access are provided for investors and media.
El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) upgraded its Loco Rewards loyalty program on March 16, 2026, adding experiential prizes, Boosts, early menu access, curated event access, Loco Friday Drops and personalized offers.
It launches the Coca-Cola x El Pollo Loco Soccer Challenge sweepstakes (Mar 13–Apr 9, 2026) with a VIP MLS All-Star Game trip prize and 100 runner-up gift cards.
El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq: LOCO) reported fourth quarter 2025 results: total revenue $123.5M, company-operated revenue $102.4M, and system-wide comparable restaurant sales +2.1% versus prior-year quarter. Income from operations $10.3M; net income $6.5M, or $0.22 diluted; Adjusted EBITDA was $16.9M.
The company exited 2025 with $6.2M cash and $51.0M debt, paid an additional $5.0M on the revolver March 12, 2026, and provided 2026 guidance including Adjusted EBITDA $66–68M, capex $37–40M, and system-wide comps +1.0%–3.0%.
El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO) is testing five new menu items across ~60 restaurants in California and Utah from now through late April 2026. The tests include Honey Chipotle BBQ meals, Loco Tenders, Loaded Quesadillas, a Crispy Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and Horchata coffee drinks.
The company said these market tests support its 2026 focus on culinary innovation, guest variety, and iterative feedback; eight more menu tests are planned later in 2026.
El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO) will report fourth quarter and full year 2025 results and host a conference call on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.
CEO Liz Williams and CFO Ira Fils will host. A press release will be issued shortly after market close; the call will be webcast and archived at investor.elpolloloco.com.
Dial-in: 201-493-6780. Replay: 412-317-6671, passcode 13757075 (available through March 26, 2026).
El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO) launched a Protein Packed Menu on February 24, 2026, featuring 24 protein-focused items, all priced under $15. Items range from 23g to 74g of protein, with examples like the Double Chicken Bowl (74g, 930 cal) and Guacamole Chicken Burrito (59g, 960 cal).
The curated selection spans bowls, burritos, salads, and meals centered on the brand's fire-grilled chicken and is available online at the company's menu page.
El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO) is launching limited-time Baja Double Tostadas and Baja Shrimp Tacos starting February 18, 2026. The menu adds three double-tostada varieties (shrimp, chicken, chicken & shrimp) plus Baja Shrimp Tacos, featuring a new Lime Crema sauce and chili lime seasoning.
El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO) appointed Frank Garrido as an independent director, effective March 1, 2026, filling the vacancy created by Mark Buller’s retirement effective February 28, 2026. Garrido is Executive Vice President – Chief Restaurant Officer at Domino’s and joined Domino’s in 2017.
The Board and CEO highlighted Garrido’s restaurant operations experience and Buller’s 10-year service as relevant to the company’s expansion and operations priorities.