El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

El Pollo Loco announced the launch of new limited-time menu items for summer, including Loaded Quesadillas in Queso and Street Corn options, available starting June 25. Loco Rewards members receive early access to the quesadillas from June 23. The company also introduced new Chatacoffee™ iced coffee drinks at select locations and brought back its popular BBQ Black Beans for a limited time, starting June 25.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where several key proposals were approved. Stockholders voted to adopt a majority voting standard for the election of directors in uncontested elections and approved amendments to the Equity Incentive Plan, increasing the shares available for grants by 1,250,000. Additionally, two Class III directors were elected, the independent auditor was ratified, and the non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation was approved. The Board also decided to hold advisory votes on executive compensation annually.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program on May 28, 2026. Under this program, the company is authorized to repurchase up to $40 million of its common stock. The repurchases will be made from time to time on the open market or through other transactions, at the discretion of management, and the program has an open-ended term.

El Pollo Loco's Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $40 million, which represents approximately 9% of the company's current market capitalization. The company plans to fund these repurchases using existing cash, future cash flow, or borrowings, leveraging its strong balance sheet with less than one times leverage. This initiative aims to enhance long-term shareholder value while the company continues to prioritize investment in organic growth and accelerate unit and EBITDA growth.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported a significant increase in net income and diluted EPS for the thirteen weeks ended April 1, 2026. Total revenue also saw a healthy rise, primarily driven by company-operated restaurant revenue. The company improved its financial position by reducing its revolver loan balance and maintaining substantial borrowing availability.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. announced its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held virtually on May 26, 2026. Stockholders will vote on several key proposals, including the election of two Class III director nominees, Tana Davila and Frank Garrido, and the ratification of BDO USA, P.C. as the independent auditor. Other proposals include advisory votes on executive compensation and its frequency, and the approval of an amendment to the Equity Incentive Plan to increase reserved shares. The meeting will also address a shareholder proposal requesting a majority voting standard for director elections, which the Board recommends against.

El Pollo Loco, Inc. announced the launch of its new Loco Tenders ™ on April 23, available for a limited time. The tenders come in Spicy and Classic varieties, made with 100% all white meat chicken, and are offered in 2-, 3-, or 4-piece meals. This new menu innovation aims to leverage the company's chicken expertise and attract new customers while satisfying existing fans.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. announced it will host a conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results. A press release detailing the results will be issued shortly after market close on the same day. The call will be hosted by CEO Liz Williams and CFO Ira Fils, and will be accessible via phone and a live webcast on the company's corporate website.