El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Hosting the call will be Liz Williams, Chief Executive Officer, and Ira Fils, Chief Financial Officer. A press release with second quarter 2026 financial results will be issued that same day, shortly after the market close.

globenewswire.com - 2026-07-15 08:30:00

El Pollo Loco has surged 60%+ YTD, dramatically outperforming the S&P 500, yet fundamentals and valuation still support further upside. LOCO's defensible niche in flame-grilled Mexican chicken and strong same-restaurant sales growth set it apart amid sector-wide comp declines. Operating margins are rising toward 20%, with higher average checks offsetting labor and food cost pressures.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-11 10:42:36

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc. , the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, is making this summer even hotter with Loco Days, a month-long celebration exclusively for Loco Rewards members.

globenewswire.com - 2026-07-08 12:00:00

Development pipeline accelerates and restaurant margins continue to climb Development pipeline accelerates and restaurant margins continue to climb

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-30 15:15:00

COSTA MESA, Calif., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc., the nation's leading fire–grilled chicken restaurant chain, is turning it up for summer with new menu items – Loaded Quesadillas and Chatacoffee™ available for a limited time at participating locations starting June 25.

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-23 12:01:00

/PRNewswire/ -- El Pollo Loco, Inc., the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, has heard the calls loud and clear. After years of fans asking

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-16 14:40:00

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. is upgraded from Hold to a soft Buy as fundamentals and comparable sales have improved markedly. LOCO's system-wide comparable sales surged 5.8% in Q1 2026, outpacing inflationary headwinds and demonstrating successful menu innovation and digital growth. Management targets 19–20 new locations and 2–4% system-wide comparable sales growth in 2026, supported by robust digital and loyalty channel expansion.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-01 18:32:28

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) has authorized a $40 million share repurchase program, the Costa Mesa, California-based restaurant chain said Thursday evening. The board of directors approved the repurchase of up to $40 million of its common stock, representing approximately 9% of the company's current market capitalization.

proactiveinvestors.com - 2026-05-29 12:16:39

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to $40 million of its common stock, representing ~9% of the Company's current market capitalization.

globenewswire.com - 2026-05-28 16:05:00

El Pollo Loco is executing a successful 'Taco Bell-ification' strategy, driving higher average checks and resilient traffic. LOCO's menu innovation—especially bowls, salads, and Baja Tostadas—has boosted same-store sales and restaurant-level margins above long-term targets. Systemwide traffic grew 0.6%, the average check rose 5.2%, and the restaurant-level margin reached 19.2%, supporting robust EBITDA and cash generation.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-28 02:24:44

El Pollo Loco NASDAQ: LOCO reported first-quarter 2026 results that management said reflected continued momentum from its ongoing brand transformation, highlighted by same-store sales growth and margin expansion alongside increased marketing and operational initiatives. Get El Pollo Loco alerts:Sign UpFirst-quarter sales and margin performance Chief Executive Officer Liz Williams said the company was “proud of our first quarter results,” citing system-wide same-store sales growth of 5.8% and restaurant-level margin expansion of 320 basis points year-over-year.

marketbeat.com - 2026-05-08 16:12:48

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-08 00:11:19

El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.22 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.19 per share a year ago.

zacks.com - 2026-05-07 20:11:17

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended April 1, 2026.

globenewswire.com - 2026-05-07 16:05:00

El Pollo Loco® reimagines this favorite with bold spices and dipping sauces El Pollo Loco® reimagines this favorite with bold spices and dipping sauces

globenewswire.com - 2026-04-23 09:01:00

COSTA MESA, Calif., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.

globenewswire.com - 2026-04-16 09:00:00