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El Pollo Loco

Food and Beverage, Food And Beverage, Hospitality

In 1980 the first American El Pollo Loco opened on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles, quickly becoming a destination for the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo in town. Over the past four decades, El Pollo Loco has grown into more than 490 restaurants across 6 states becoming an L.A. mainstay and cultural benchmark along the way. And today, we continue to work just as hard to always provide cu

Recent signals

  • Dec 10, 2025: SEC 8-K (5.02): On December 10, 2025, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. experienced significant changes in its Board of Directors. Both William R. Floyd and Samuel N. Borgese resigned from their positions without any disagreements with the company, creating vacancies on the Board. In response, on the same day, the Board appointed Robert D. Wright and Tana Davila as independent directors, effective January 1, 2026. This change may impact the company's governance and decision-making processes as new members take their positions.
  • Nov 20, 2025: SEC 8-K (5.02): On November 20, 2025, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. announced the departure of Maria Hollandsworth from her position as President and Chief Operating Officer, with the separation effective on December 26, 2025. This decision follows the stipulations outlined in her employment agreement, which was previously disclosed. The departure may potentially impact operational leadership and strategy within the company as it approaches the end of the year. Further financial arrangements related to this departure are likely detailed in her employment agreement and pending disclosures.
  • Jan 29, 2025: Launched El Pollo Loco Launches New Mango Habanero Chicken to Celebrate 50th Anniversary.
  • Oct 26, 2024: Launched El Pollo Loco introduces new Mango Habanero flavor test to select locations in Orange County and Los Angeles.
  • Feb 13, 2024: El Pollo Loco Hires CEO from Outfox Hospitality
  • Nov 05, 2023: El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition Plan
  • Oct 05, 2023: El Pollo Loco Names Jill Adams New Chief Marketing Officer

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