El Pollo Loco

Financing

Restaurant chains have a Texas-sized challenge

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2017

El Pollo Loco, Pollo Tropical and Del Taco all struggle in the Lone Star State.

Leadership

El Pollo Loco taps former Teavana president for top post

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 28, 2018

Bernard Acoca is taking over for retiring President and CEO Steve Sather.

El Pollo Loco looks outside the coop for sales growth

By Kelsey Squire on May 15, 2015

After seeing comps growth slow in Q1, the chicken-focused Mexican chain seeks to improve sales by refining its message, and bringing steak and shrimp on board full-time.

3 big chain projects under wraps

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 07, 2016

Three powerhouse quick-service chains are tinkering behind the curtain with new prototypes. Here's a peek.

Sather to step down as El Pollo Loco CEO

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 10, 2017

The longtime industry veteran intends to retire by year's end.

2017 Top 500: Chicken

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 07, 2017

The limited-service chicken category overall increased total sales by 8% to $22.2 billion and grew units by 4% to 14,166.

Consumer Trends

The 10 most alluring LTOs in July

By Lizzy Freier and Brett Dworski on Aug. 07, 2017

Consumers reveal which chain limited-time offers they were most likely to order last month based on the name and description.

Consumer Trends

The 10 most alluring LTOs in August

By Lizzy Freier on Aug. 30, 2017

Consumers reveal which limited-time offers they are most likely to order based on the name and description.

Food

Restaurants ring in the new year with healthy menu items

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 03, 2018

Here's how seven operators are helping consumers stick to their 2018 resolutions.

RLC Idea: How El Pollo Loco leverages its A players

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 28, 2011

Every chain has A, B and C units. A key to growth—without actually building new stores—can be in turning C’s into B’s and B’s into A’s.

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