COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc. ("El Pollo Loco" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, announced today it appointed Joe Taylor as an independent director who will also serve on the Audit Committee, effective January 13, 2025. The election of Mr. Taylor fills the vacancy on the Company's Board of Directors that was created as a result of an increase in the size of the Board from seven (7) to eight (8) directors. ...

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a fireside chat discussion as part of the 27th Annual ICR Conference in Orlando, Florida on January 14, 2025. The Company will also be meeting with institutional investors during the conference. El Pollo Loco’s discussion will begin at 9:30 AM ET and will be webcast live from the corporate website at www.elpolloloco.com under the “Investors” tab. About El Poll ...

It seems I was right when I said El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO ) would be sideways, at least for now. The priceI'm an Equity Analyst and Accountant specializing in restaurant stocks, with a strong foundation in Business Administration and Accounting, complemented by an MBA in Forensic Accounting and Controllership. As the founder of Goulart's Restaurant Stocks, I lead a company focused on analyzing restaurant stocks in the U.S. market. Our coverage spans multiple segments, including QSR, fast casual, casual d ...

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El Pollo Loco (LOCO) is in the right segment of the restaurant industry: healthy eating. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) is expected to grow earnings by the double digits this year and next.El Pollo Loco is a leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant known for its healthy food. It’s menu features meals with Mexican flavors made daily.It operates 495 company-owned and franchised restaurants across 7 U.S. states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana. El Pollo Loco also has ...

COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, announced today that the fan-favorite Double Pollo Fit Bowls are returning to menus systemwide for a limited time. With two mouthwatering flavors, more than 50 grams of protein, and high-quality ingredients, Double Pollo Fit Bowls are the better-for-you option that customers crave. Double Pollo Fit Bowl flavors include: Classic Double Pollo Fit BowlSuper Greens blend featuring spi ...

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.’s (LOCO) shares have performed poorly in the past three months, underperforming the S&P 500 and the industry. In the same time frame, LOCO has lost 11.2% against the industry and the S&P 500’s 4.5% and 5.2% growth, respectively.As of Thursday, the stock closed at $12.09, below its 52-week high of $14.25 but above its 52-week low of $8.17. It has also underperformed other industry players like Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s (CMG) 11.5% rise, Restaurant Brands International Inc.'s ...

The price trend for El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) has been bearish lately and the stock has lost 7% over the past week. However, the formation of a hammer chart pattern in its last trading session indicates that the stock could witness a trend reversal soon, as bulls might have gained significant control over the price to help it find support.The formation of a hammer pattern is considered a technical indication of nearing a bottom with likely subsiding of selling pressure. But this is not the only factor t ...

We are experiencing the ' Fast-Food Exodus '. Both the value scores and the traffic data are leading us to this conclusion. With the crushing inflation that exceeded two or evenI'm an Equity Analyst and Accountant specializing in restaurant stocks, with a strong foundation in Business Administration and Accounting, complemented by an MBA in Forensic Accounting and Controllership. As the founder of Goulart's Restaurant Stocks, I lead a company focused on analyzing restaurant stocks in the U.S. market. Our co ...