El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Participate at the 28th Annual ICR Conference
Rhea-AI Summary
El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO) will participate in the 28th Annual ICR Conference in Orlando, FL on January 12, 2026. The company will host a fireside chat at 11:30 AM ET and meet with institutional investors during the conference. The fireside chat will be webcast live and accessible via the company website under the Investors tab at www.elpolloloco.com.
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LOCO gained 2.03% with mixed peer moves: DIN +4.41%, PTLO +1.94%, JACK +1.06%, RICK +1.37%, while NATH fell 1.68%, suggesting stock-specific factors rather than a unified sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15 | Board changes | Positive | -2.6% | New independent directors appointed and board leadership transitions announced. |
| Nov 26 | Marketing promotion | Positive | +1.8% | Holiday “12 Days of Pollo” rewards promotion and charitable tie-in. |
| Oct 30 | Q3 2025 earnings | Neutral | -4.7% | Slight revenue growth and higher profitability with soft comparable sales trends. |
| Oct 16 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | -2.3% | Announcement of timing and access details for Q3 2025 earnings call. |
| Oct 14 | Growth milestone | Positive | -1.5% | Opening of 500th U.S. restaurant and expansion into new markets. |
Recent positive or strategic news often saw muted or negative next-day price reactions.
Over the last few months, El Pollo Loco reported Q3 2025 results with revenue of $121.5 million and net income of $7.4 million, alongside modest comparable sales softness. The company highlighted growth with its 500th U.S. restaurant and at least 10 openings planned for 2025. Board changes announced on December 15, 2025 added new independent directors. Against this backdrop, today’s conference-participation announcement fits a pattern of ongoing investor outreach and brand development rather than a major financial inflection.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details El Pollo Loco’s fireside chat at the 28th Annual ICR Conference on January 12, 2026, including an 11:30 AM ET webcast for investors. It follows recent Q3 2025 results, expansion milestones like the 500th U.S. restaurant, and board refreshment in December 2025. Investors may track future disclosures from conference discussions, subsequent earnings updates, comparable sales trends, and any strategic changes compared with the most recent quarterly filings.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a fireside chat discussion as part of the 28th Annual ICR Conference in Orlando, FL on January 12, 2026. The Company will also be meeting with institutional investors during the conference. El Pollo Loco’s discussion will begin at 11:30 AM ET and will be webcast live from the corporate website at www.elpolloloco.com under the “Investors” tab.
About El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq: LOCO) is the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant known for its craveable, flavorful, and better-for-you offerings. Named by USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards as a “Best Restaurant for Quick, Healthy Food” two years in a row, our menu features innovative meals with Mexican flavors all made in our restaurants daily using quality ingredients. At El Pollo Loco, inclusivity is at the heart of our culture. Our community of over 4,000 employees reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone has a seat at our table. Since 1980, El Pollo Loco has successfully expanded its presence, operating more than 500 company-owned and franchised restaurants across nine U.S. states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Washington and with additional locations in development. The Company has also extended its footprint internationally, with licensed restaurant locations in the Philippines. For more information or to place an order, visit the Loco Rewards APP or ElPolloLoco.com. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or X.
Investor Contact:
Investors@elpolloloco.com
Media Contact:
Brittney Shaffer
media@elpolloloco.com
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