El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

El Pollo Loco operates a restaurant chain specializing in fire-grilled, citrus-marinated chicken. The company opened its first location in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. As of December 31, 2025, El Pollo Loco's restaurant system includes 503 domestic restaurants, comprising 175 company-operated and 328 franchised locations. These restaurants are primarily located in California, with additional presence in Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Colorado, Washington, and Louisiana. The company also has 8 licensed restaurants in the Philippines as of December 31, 2025. El Pollo Loco operates within the limited service restaurant (LSR) market segment. A typical restaurant is a free-standing building with drive-thru service, ranging from 2,200 to 3,000 square feet and seating approximately 50 to 70 people. The menu features citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken, offered in Mexican-inspired entrees such as burritos, tostadas, and salads, as well as bone-in chicken meals. Customers can customize their meals with a variety of fresh salsas and dressings. The company operates as a single operating segment, with all significant revenues derived from retail sales of food and beverages through company-operated or franchised restaurants.