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EL Pollo Loco
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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name. The company operates and franchises restaurants located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah, and Louisiana. It also licenses its brand to restaurants in the Philippines. The company was formerly known as Chicken Acquisition Corp.
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05/12/2025 Update
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RestaurantsIndustry
Industry Ranking39/63
Industry medianC
Industry averageC
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  • Profit ScoreB
    • ROE9.63%B
    • Profit Margin5.39%C
    • Gross Margin22.92%D
  • Growth ScoreC
    • Revenue YoY2.09%C
    • Net Profit YoY7.55%C
    • Total Assets YoY2.17%C
    • Net Assets YoY10.86%B
  • Cash ScoreB
    • Cash Flow Margin1856.50%A
    • OCF YoY2.09%C
  • Operating ScoreB
    • Turnover0.81B
  • Debt ScoreC
    • Gearing Ratio53.06%C

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    El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. $LOCO Shares Acquired by Tieton Capital Management LLC

    Tieton Capital Management LLC increased its stake in El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. by 22.3% in Q2, now owning 629,990 shares worth $6.94 million. El Pollo Loco represents 2.8% of Tieton's holdings. Other institutional investors also increased their positions. El Pollo Loco's stock performance shows a 1-year range of $8.29 to $13.14. Recent earnings reported $0.27 EPS, beating estimates. Analysts have mixed ratings, with an average target price of $18.00.

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    El Pollo Loco President and COO Maria Hollandsworth to Depart

    El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. announced the departure of Maria Hollandsworth from her roles as President and COO, effective December 26, 2025. The announcement was made via EDGAR by the company on November 20, 2025.

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    El Pollo Loco’s Earnings Call: Growth Amid Challenges

    El Pollo Loco's recent earnings call highlighted positive digital sales growth, improved restaurant contribution margins, and successful new restaurant openings, including its 500th location. However, the company faced challenges with a slight revenue dip from company-operated restaurants and rising operating expenses. Digital sales now account for 27% of system sales, and franchise revenue increased by 13.5%. Looking ahead, the company expects total revenue of $121.5 million and plans to open at least 10 new restaurants in 2025, focusing on innovation and operational excellence.

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    El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. SEC 10-Q Report

    El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. has released its SEC Form 10-Q report for Q3 2025, showing steady growth with total revenue of $121.5 million, up from $120.4 million in Q3 2024. Income from operations rose to $11.5 million, and net income increased to $7.4 million. The company operates 174 company-owned and 324 franchised restaurants, with a strong revenue concentration in the greater Los Angeles area. Future challenges include cost pressures from wage increases, which the company plans to address through price adjustments and productivity improvements.

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    EL Pollo Loco | 10-Q: FY2025 Q3 Revenue Misses Estimate at USD 121.52 M

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