Every 8-K that El Pollo Loco Ho (LOCO) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported stronger results for the thirteen weeks ended July 1, 2026. Total revenue was $129.6 million, up from $125.8 million, driven by company-operated restaurant revenue of $108.1 million and system-wide comparable restaurant sales growth of 3.9%. Company-operated comparable sales rose 3.0%, reflecting a 4.2% increase in average check partly offset by a 1.1% decline in transactions, while restaurant contribution margin improved to 19.5% of company-operated revenue.
Income from operations increased to $18.7 million from $11.3 million, aided by a 47.9% reduction in general and administrative expenses, primarily from a $6.3 million legal settlement, net of expenses. Net income was $12.8 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, compared with $7.1 million, or $0.24, and Adjusted net income was $8.9 million, or $0.30 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA was $19.1 million, modestly above $18.5 million a year earlier. System-wide sales reached $305.0 million. As of July 1, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $13.3 million and total debt was $30.0 million, following net paydown of $21.0 million year-to-date; an additional $4.0 million was repaid after quarter end, and the $150.0 million credit facility was extended to August 4, 2031. The system comprised 175 company-operated and 336 franchise-operated restaurants, and the company raised certain full-year 2026 outlook metrics while reiterating others.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting and changes to its equity compensation plan. Stockholders approved amendments to the Equity Incentive Plan that increased the number of common shares available for awards by 1,250,000, expanding the pool for employee and director equity grants.
Shareholders elected two Class III directors, ratified BDO USA, P.C. as independent auditor for 2026, and approved the non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation. They also supported holding the advisory vote on named executive officer pay every year, and the board decided to continue with annual say-on-pay votes through at least the 2032 annual meeting.
A shareholder proposal to adopt a majority voting standard for uncontested director elections did not receive enough support to pass. Overall meeting participation was high, with 87.96% of eligible shares represented in person or by proxy, indicating strong engagement in the company’s governance matters.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to $40,000,000 of its common stock. The authorization was approved on May 28, 2026.
Repurchases may occur from time to time in the open market, through block trades, privately negotiated deals, or other transactions conducted in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company may also adopt one or more Rule 10b5-1 plans to execute repurchases under this program.
Management will determine the amount and timing of any repurchases based on the stock price, business and economic conditions, alternative investment opportunities, and funding considerations. The program is open-ended, does not obligate the company to repurchase any specific number of shares, and may be expanded, modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported stronger first quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year 2026 outlook. Total revenue for the 13 weeks ended April 1, 2026 was $126.2 million, driven by company-operated restaurant revenue of $105.9 million and system-wide same-store sales growth of 5.8%.
Company-operated comparable restaurant sales grew 5.4%, as a 5.7% higher average check offset a small decline in transactions. Franchise comparable sales rose 6.1%. Restaurant contribution margin improved to 19.2% from 16.0%, reflecting operating efficiencies and higher menu prices.
Net income increased to $8.2 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, with Adjusted net income of $8.3 million, or $0.28 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $18.2 million. Debt on the company’s revolving credit facility declined to $44.0 million as of April 1, 2026, alongside cash of $3.9 million.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported higher fourth quarter 2025 results, helped by an extra operating week and modest same-restaurant growth. Total revenue rose to $123.5 million from $114.3 million, with company-operated restaurant revenue up to $102.4 million.
Income from operations increased to $10.3 million and net income to $6.5 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, versus $0.20 a year earlier. Adjusted net income was $7.3 million, or $0.25 per diluted share. Restaurant contribution margin improved to 17.5%, and total debt declined to $51.0 million with cash of $6.2 million as of December 31, 2025.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported changes to its Board of Directors. On January 27, 2026, director Mark Buller submitted his resignation from the Board, effective February 28, 2026. The company stated that his decision to resign was not due to any disagreement with the company.
On the same date, the Board appointed Frank Garrido as an independent director, effective March 1, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Buller’s departure. Mr. Garrido, an executive at Domino’s Pizza, Inc., was also appointed to the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee and will receive the standard compensation and indemnification provided to other non-employee directors. The company furnished a press release describing his appointment as an exhibit.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported changes to its Board of Directors. On December 10, 2025, directors William R. Floyd and Samuel N. Borgese resigned, and the company stated their decisions were not due to any disagreement with the company.
On the same date, the Board appointed Robert D. Wright, CEO of Potbelly Sandwich Works, and Tana Davila, Chief Marketing Executive of Dutch Bros Coffee, to serve as independent directors, effective January 1, 2026. Wright will join the Audit and Compensation Committees, while Davila will serve on the Audit and Nominating Committees. Both will receive the same compensation as other non‑employee directors and enter into standard indemnification agreements.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported that Maria Hollandsworth will depart from her role as President and Chief Operating Officer, with a final separation date of December 26, 2025. Her departure terms follow her existing employment agreement, providing accrued benefits under the company’s employee benefit plans and subsidized continuation of insurance coverage under COBRA, subject to her signing a release. The company also stated that all restricted stock awards and stock options she holds that would have vested between the separation date and May 31, 2026 will instead vest as of the separation date, accelerating her equity compensation.
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) reported that it issued a press release with financial results for its third quarter ended September 24, 2025. The earnings press release was furnished as Exhibit 99.1. This current report is a standard disclosure of quarterly results availability.