El Pollo Loco
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Food and Beverage, Food And Beverage, Hospitality
In 1980 the first American El Pollo Loco opened on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles, quickly becoming a destination for the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo in town. Over the past four decades, El Pollo Loco has grown into more than 490 restaurants across 6 states becoming an L.A. mainstay and cultural benchmark along the way. And today, we continue to work just as hard to always provide cu
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Key facts
- Headquarters
- Costa Mesa, California, United States
- Employees
- Unknown
- Industries
- Food and Beverage, Food And Beverage, Hospitality
- Status
- Public (LOCO)
- Website
- www.elpolloloco.com
- Company page
Recent activity at El Pollo Loco
- : El Pollo Loco Appoints Damon Thomas as Chief Operating Officer and Tara Hinkle as Chief Development Officer
- : Damon Thomas Appointed Chief Operating Officer at El Pollo Loco
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On September 21, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Damon Thomas as Chief Operating Officer. This appointment is effective immediately as of the same date, September 21, 2026. Damon Thomas, age 49, previously held the position of Senior Vice President of Operations at Shake Shack Enterprises from August 2023 until September 2026. He will directly report to Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth "Liz" Williams, indicating a strategic shift in leadership to enhance operational management at the company.
Employee benefit plans
El Pollo Loco files 5 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
About El Pollo Loco: questions and answers
What does El Pollo Loco do?
In 1980 the first American El Pollo Loco opened on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles, quickly becoming a destination for the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo in town. Over the past four decades, El Pollo Loco has grown into more than 490 restaurants across 6 states becoming an L.A. mainstay and cultural benchmark along the way. And today, we continue to work just as hard to always provide cu
Where is El Pollo Loco headquartered?
El Pollo Loco is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, United States.
What is the latest news on El Pollo Loco?
On Sep 30, 2026, El Pollo Loco Appoints Damon Thomas as Chief Operating Officer and Tara Hinkle as Chief Development Officer
Is El Pollo Loco a public company?
Yes. El Pollo Loco is publicly traded under the ticker LOCO.
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