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El Pollo Loco

Leadership

Jerry Richardson, football star turned Hardee's biscuit maker, dies at age 86

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 13, 2023

A former owner of the Carolina Panthers NFL team, the North Carolina native made his money as a Hardee's franchisee. He would later operate Quincy's, Denny's and El Pollo Loco, among other restaurant brands.

Operations

El Vaca Loca? Chicken specialist El Pollo Loco works to make beef a permanent item

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 26, 2023

The success of a birria LTO last year has sparked a series of LTOs that have helped the brand broaden the menu and connect with a younger audience.

Leadership

Maria Hollandsworth named COO of El Pollo Loco

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 17, 2022

Hollandsworth was previously the regional vice president of operations for Dunkin’ and also spent about 20 years at Jack in the Box.

Leadership

El Pollo Loco COO Miguel Lozano to retire

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 27, 2022

Depending on when a replacement is hired, though, it could be many months before Lozano leaves the 481-unit chicken chain.

Food

El Pollo Loco nails authenticity to bring birria to the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 07, 2022

The Mexican-born chain not only had to stay true to its Hispanic customer base, it had to scale up the recipe for 481 locations.

Leadership

Habit Burger CFO Ira Fils moves to El Pollo Loco

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 03, 2022

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

Financing

Earnings roundup: Ruth’s Chris, STK, Chuy’s, El Pollo Loco, RAVE

By Joe Guszkowski and Heather Lalley on May 06, 2022

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

Leadership

El Pollo Loco names Laurance Roberts CEO

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 10, 2022

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.

Financing

Labor woes continue to plague El Pollo Loco

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 10, 2022

The fast-casual chicken chain said decreased staffing levels forced it to cut operating hours and sales channels last quarter.

Marketing

El Pollo Loco launches its first retail shop

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 22, 2021

The fast casual’s Loco Gifts and Gear shop sells shirts, totes, skateboards and more, all designed by Latino creators.

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