El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)

Over the past six months, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) stock has experienced an increase of 41.80% between April 9, 2025, and April 8, 2026, and had rallied over 30% year-to-date as of March 31, 2026. Key financial announcements include the Q2 2025 earnings release with total revenue of $125.8 million and net income of $7.1 million, the Q3 2025 earnings release with total revenue of $121.5 million and net income of $7.4 million, and the Q4 2025 earnings release with positive systemwide same-store sales growth of 2.1% and an 8% revenue increase to $123.5 million.

El Pollo Loco experiences demand seasonality, with revenue per restaurant typically lower in the first and fourth quarters and higher in the second and third quarters.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. operates and franchises quick-service restaurants specializing in Mexican-style grilled chicken, featuring a menu of chicken meals, sides, and alternative proteins.

El Pollo Loco operates and franchises restaurants across several U.S. states, including California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah, and Louisiana, and licenses its brand to restaurants in the Philippines. As of December 31, 2025, El Pollo Loco had 503 domestic restaurants and 8 licensed restaurants in the Philippines.

In the past year, El Pollo Loco has focused on a brand turnaround strategy, including a brand refresh in May 2025, culinary innovation with new menu items, the launch of a "Protein Packed Menu" in February 2026, an upgraded Loco Rewards program in March 2026, new menu tests in March 2026, and investments in operational improvements.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. has significant institutional ownership, with 85.7% of outstanding shares held by institutional investors as of December 2025. Trimaran Capital LLC is the largest individual shareholder, owning 95.33% of the company.