Question 1

How many El Pollo Loco franchise locations are there?

Accepted Answer

El Pollo Loco currently has 498 total units, including 325 franchised locations and 173 company-owned locations.

Question 2

Is the El Pollo Loco franchise system growing or shrinking?

Accepted Answer

El Pollo Loco has experienced positive net growth of +0.6% over the past year, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of +0.5%.

Question 3

What is the franchise vs. company-owned ratio for El Pollo Loco?

Accepted Answer

El Pollo Loco has a franchise ratio of 65%, meaning 65% of all units are franchisee-owned.

Question 4

How many El Pollo Loco franchise units have opened and closed recently?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent reporting year (2024), El Pollo Loco had 3 units opened and 0 units closed.