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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
A chain of fast-casual chicken restaurants specializing in citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken served in bone-in meals and Mexican-inspired burritos, bowls, and tostadas, found mostly in California and several other states. It began in 1975 when Pancho Ochoa opened a ten-table roadside stand in Guasave, Mexico, using a marinade recipe created by his wife, Flérida; he brought the brand to Los Angeles in 1980. The Spanish name translates to "the crazy chicken."
El Pollo Loco reports Q2 2026 revenue of $129.6M, net income of $12.8M, raises FY2026 outlook
Total revenue for the 13-week period ended July 1, 2026 was $129.6 million, up from $125.8 million in the prior-year quarter.
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System-wide comparable restaurant sales increased 3.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Net income was $12.8 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, compared to $7.1 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA was $19.1 million, compared to $18.5 million in the prior-year quarter.
The company raised its full-year 2026 outlook, now expecting system-wide comparable restaurant sales growth of 3.5% to 4.5% and Adjusted EBITDA between $68 million and $70 million.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
El Pollo Loco stockholders approve Equity Incentive Plan amendment adding 1,250,000 shares.
Tana Davila and Frank Garrido were elected as Class III directors, each receiving over 22 million votes for.
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At the May 26, 2026 annual meeting, stockholders approved amendments to the Equity Incentive Plan, increasing available shares by 1,250,000.
Stockholders ratified BDO USA, P.C. as independent auditor for 2026 with 26,723,782 votes for.
Advisory say-on-pay vote passed with 21,942,592 votes for; board set annual frequency for future say-on-pay votes.
A shareholder proposal for majority voting standard in director elections failed with 15,630,362 votes for and 6,432,820 against.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
El Pollo Loco Holdings announces $40 million share repurchase program approved by board on May 28, 2026.
Repurchases may be made on the open market, in block trades, in privately negotiated transactions, or in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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On May 28, 2026, the Board of Directors of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. approved a share repurchase program authorizing up to $40,000,000 in repurchases of the company's Common Stock.
The amount and timing of repurchases will be determined by management based on market price, business and economic conditions, alternative investment opportunities, and funding considerations.
The company may establish one or more Rule 10b5-1 trading plans for repurchases under the program.
The repurchase program has an open-ended term and does not obligate the company to acquire any particular number of shares; it may be expanded, modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time.
El Pollo Loco Q1 2026 revenue rises to $126.2M, net income $8.2M; raises FY outlook
Total revenue for the 13 weeks ended April 1, 2026 was $126.2 million, up from $119.2 million in the prior-year quarter.
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System-wide comparable restaurant sales increased 5.8% year over year.
Net income was $8.2 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to $5.5 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA was $18.2 million, up from $13.9 million in the prior-year quarter.
The company raised its full-year 2026 outlook: system-wide comparable restaurant sales growth of 2.0% to 4.0% and Adjusted EBITDA between $67.5 million and $69.5 million.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
El Pollo Loco appoints Frank Garrido to board, effective March 1, 2026
Mark Buller resigned from the Board of Directors effective February 28, 2026, not due to any disagreement with the Company.
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Frank Garrido was appointed as an independent director effective March 1, 2026, filling the vacancy created by Buller's departure.
Garrido will also serve on the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee.
Garrido is Executive Vice President – Chief Restaurant Officer of Domino's Pizza, Inc., which he joined in 2017.
Garrido will receive the same compensation as other non-employee directors and will enter into a standard indemnification agreement.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
El Pollo Loco appoints Robert D. Wright and Tana Davila to board, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
William R. Floyd and Samuel N. Borgese resigned from the board on Dec. 10, 2025, not due to any disagreement with the company.
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Robert D. Wright and Tana Davila were appointed as independent directors effective Jan. 1, 2026, filling vacancies created by the departures.
Wright is CEO of Potbelly Sandwich Works; Davila is Chief Marketing Officer of Dutch Bros Coffee.
Douglas Babb was elected Chairman of the Board, effective upon Floyd's retirement.
New directors will receive standard non-employee director compensation and enter into indemnification agreements.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
El Pollo Loco President and COO Maria Hollandsworth to depart on December 26, 2025
The departure was agreed upon on November 20, 2025.
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Maria Hollandsworth will depart as President and Chief Operating Officer, with a final separation date of December 26, 2025.
She will receive accrued benefits under the company's employee benefits plans and subsidized COBRA continuation coverage, subject to her execution of a release.
Restricted stock awards and stock options that would have vested between the Separation Date and May 31, 2026, will be deemed vested as of the Separation Date.
The agreement follows the terms of her employment agreement filed with the SEC on November 2, 2023.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements