El Pollo Loco

Fils, who had been with the Yum Brands’ burger concept since 2008, has also worked at Mimi’s Café and Rubio’s Restaurants.

Sales are up, but inflation and supply chain issues continue to cause stress for smaller, publicly traded restaurant chains.

Roberts has served as interim CEO and CFO since last fall, following the departure of Bernard Acoca, who left to take the top post at Zaxby’s.