El Pollo Loco holder proposes $10.5M share sale

The notice places the proposed sale window between October 16, 2026, and January 14, 2027, and lists Wells Fargo as broker.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) is the issuer for a proposed sale of 643,928 common shares by The Lion Fund II, L.P., identified as a 10% stockholder. Their aggregate market value was $10,508,904.96 as of October 15, 2026, and Wells Fargo is listed as broker. The approximate sale window is October 16, 2026, through January 14, 2027.

The notice states that the proposed shares were acquired and paid for between June 28, 2023, and August 8, 2023. LOCO had 30,432,937 shares outstanding as of August 7, 2026. The notice also lists sales during the prior three months by The Lion Fund II, Biglari Reinsurance Ltd., and First Guard Insurance Company.

Key Figures

Proposed common shares: 643,928 shares Aggregate market value: $10,508,904.96 Shares outstanding: 30,432,937 shares

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Proposed common shares 643,928 shares Proposed sale by The Lion Fund II, L.P.

Aggregate market value $10,508,904.96 As of October 15, 2026

Shares outstanding 30,432,937 shares As of August 7, 2026

Key Terms

Rule 144, Aggregate market value, Open Market Purchases

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Rule 144 regulatory

"definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144"

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

Aggregate market value financial

"Aggregate market value"

Aggregate market value is the combined price you would pay to buy all outstanding shares of a company or all companies in a group at current market prices — essentially the sum of each stock’s market capitalization. It matters to investors because it shows the overall size and weight of an investment or sector (like the total cost to buy every piece of a puzzle), helps compare scale across companies or markets, and influences index composition and risk exposure.

Open Market Purchases financial

"Open Market Purchases"

Open market purchases are buys of a company’s shares (or other securities) made on public exchanges at prevailing market prices rather than through private deals. For investors this matters because when a company buys back its own stock it reduces the number of shares available, which can boost per-share earnings and often signals management’s confidence; it also affects supply, demand and short-term liquidity much like someone quietly buying up items from a crowded marketplace.

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How many LOCO shares does The Lion Fund II propose to sell?

The Lion Fund II proposes to sell 643,928 common shares, with an aggregate market value of $10,508,904.96 as of October 15, 2026. Wells Fargo is listed as broker.

When is the proposed LOCO share sale expected?

The approximate sale window is October 16, 2026, through January 14, 2027. The notice states that the proposed shares were acquired and paid for between June 28, 2023, and August 8, 2023.

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Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK	0001580602
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
SEC File Number	001-36556
Address of Issuer	575 ANTON BLVD STE 1100 COSTA MESA CALIFORNIA 92626
Phone	7145995000
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	LION FUND II, L.P.
See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.
Relationship to Issuer	10% Stockholder

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common Stock	Wells Fargo 280 Park Ave Floor 28 New York NY 10017	643928	10508904.96	30432937	10/16/2026	NASDAQ

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common Stock	06/28/2023	Open Market Purchases	N/A			4000000	06/28/2023	Cash

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
The Lion Fund II, L.P. 19100 Ridgewood Parkway Suite 1200 San Antonio TX 78259	Common Stock	07/16/2026	2749	45908.30
The Lion Fund II, L.P. 19100 Ridgewood Parkway Suite 1200 San Antonio TX 78259	Common Stock	07/17/2026	11000	183810.00
Biglari Reinsurance Ltd. 19100 Ridgewood Parkway Suite 1200 San Antonio TX 78259	Common Stock	07/29/2026	3306	55243.26
First Guard Insurance Company 19100 Ridgewood Parkway Suite 1200 San Antonio TX 78259	Common Stock	07/29/2026	3305	55226.55
Biglari Reinsurance Ltd. 19100 Ridgewood Parkway Suite 1200 San Antonio TX 78259	Common Stock	07/30/2026	273	4559.10
First Guard Insurance Company 19100 Ridgewood Parkway Suite 1200 San Antonio TX 78259	Common Stock	07/30/2026	273	4559.10
Biglari Reinsurance Ltd. 19100 Ridgewood Parkway Suite 1200 San Antonio TX 78259	Common Stock	08/03/2026	10000	167300.00
First Guard Insurance Company 19100 Ridgewood Parkway Suite 1200 San Antonio TX 78259	Common Stock	08/03/2026	10000	167300.00
Biglari Reinsurance Ltd. 19100 Ridgewood Parkway Suite 1200 San Antonio TX 78259	Common Stock	08/05/2026	40000	676000.00
First Guard Insurance Company 19100 Ridgewood Parkway Suite 1200 San Antonio TX 78259	Common Stock	08/05/2026	40000	676000.00
Biglari Reinsurance Ltd. 19100 Ridgewood Parkway Suite 1200 San Antonio TX 78259	Common Stock	08/07/2026	550	9383.00
First Guard Insurance Company 19100 Ridgewood Parkway Suite 1200 San Antonio TX 78259	Common Stock	08/07/2026	550	9383.00

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks	The aggregate market value is as of the close of business on 10/15/2026. The number of securities outstanding is as of 08/07/2026. The approximate date of sale is between 10/16/2026 through 01/14/2027. The shares proposed to be sold were acquired and paid for between 06/28/2023 and 08/08/2023. Certain affiliates of The Lion Fund II, L.P. are selling shares of the Issuer and filing on a separate Form 144.
Date of Notice	10/16/2026
ATTENTION:
The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.
Signature	/s/ Sardar Biglari
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)