El Pollo Loco announced recently plans to open 100 new restaurants over the next 5 years.
This announcement follows El Pollo Loco's sale last December by Advantica Restaurant Group Inc. to New York-based equity investment firm, American Securities Capital Partners L.P.
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Just weeks away from the 2000 presidential vote, Irvine-based El Pollo Loco Monday announced the winner of its own election to determine America's favorite flavor of chicken from among flavors the chain has introduced in recent years.
The winning flavor, with 40% of the vote, was El Pollo Loco
Irvine-based El Pollo Loco, creator of the Pollo Bowl(R), announced today the debut of a tasty new addition to its bowl line-up -- the Nacho Pollo Bowl(TM).
Featuring all the flavor and appeal of nachos in the convenience of a bowl, El Pollo Loco's new Nacho Pollo Bowl(TM) piles plenty of the
El Pollo Loco announced a new advertising campaign and the debut of "Loco," a lively, animated spokesbird that will appear in commercials for the Mexican chicken chain.
Following three consecutive years of record sales and an increase of nearly 20% for the three-year period, El Pollo Loco
In its first major expansion East of the Mississippi River , El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading quick-service restaurant chain specializing in citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken, is breaking out of its West Coast coop with an aggressive search for experienced restaurateurs who are “c
The verdict is in: America officially has a new flame.
El Pollo Loco, the nation’s flame-grilled chicken leader with more than 320 locations, now has strong evidence that its fresh, fast casual food concept can not only thrive outside of its Southern California comfort zone it can flour
El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leader in citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken, announced today it has formed a non-profit charity, El Pollo Loco Charities to significantly boost the restaurant chain’s impact in local communities by inviting El Pollo Loco employees and guests to join in.
El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leader in citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken, announced today it has signed a multi-unit agreement with a prolific franchise industry magnate who over the past 24 years has successfully opened some 92 different restaurants. The agreement calls for John Gantes an
El Pollo Loco, Inc., a pioneer in offering a wholesome alternative to traditional fast food, underscored its commitment to healthy lifestyle choices today at Governor Schwarzenegger’s Summit on Health, Nutrition and Obesity in Sacramento.
The Governor called upon El Pollo Loco to join First
American Securities Capital Partners, L.P. announced today it has signed a definitive purchase agreement to sell Irvine, California-based quick-service restaurant chain El Pollo Loco to Trimaran Capital Partners. The transaction, whose value was not disclosed, is expected to close during the fourth
Trimaran Capital Partners announced today that it has completed the acquisition of El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading quick-service restaurant chain specializing in marinated, flame-grilled chicken and other Mexican-inspired entrees. Trimaran purchased the company from American Securities Capi
In a sizzling finish to months of regional competitions to select the top cook from El Pollo Loco’s 330 restaurants, the nation’s flame-grilled chicken leader awarded Raymundo Salas from Artesia, California, the title of Grand Grill Master at its 14th Annual Perfect Pollo Challenge held No
The competition sizzled as El Pollo Loco’s top 19 teams, each representing a different restaurant location, assembled in a theatre filled with balloons, noisemakers and cheering fans to tackle questions that tested each team’s knowledge of the company’s operations procedures. The even
El Pollo Loco, Inc. announced today that restaurant industry veteran Stephen J. Sather, has joined the flame-grilled chicken leader as vice president of operations. In this role, Sather oversees operations for the company's more than 330 restaurants (a combination of company-owned and franchise
El Pollo Loco, a leading franchise of 330 fast casual restaurants famous for its signature citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken, announced today it has created a new department, the Franchise Restaurant Opening Group (FROG), dedicated solely to supporting new franchisees as the chain continues to
Determined to ruffle the feathers of some pricy, four-star cafes, El Pollo Loco demonstrates once again its commitment to freshness and flavor innovation. The flame-grilled chicken leader announced today the debut of its latest flame-grilled chicken masterpiece-- the Tropical Pollo Salad.
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El Pollo Loco, Inc. unveiled today the first of four new Spanish language television commercials from its Hispanic advertising agency-of-record, Los Angeles-based cruz/kravetz:IDEAS.
Themed "My Pleasure Place," the new spots signal a passionate twist on the Hispanic communication strategy
El Pollo Loco, a leading franchise of 340 fast casual restaurants famous for its signature citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken, recently announced the promotion of several members of its organization to key positions integral to the company's expansion outside of the West Coast.
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Just one year ago, El Pollo Loco kicked off its 25th anniversary celebration with the company's first ever value menu-- a collection of six El Pollo Loco favorites available for just $1 each. And the response from consumers has been, well, a bit loco. Since last April's launch, El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco, Inc., a leading chain of 340 quick-serve restaurants specializing in flame-grilled chicken, recently launched the Assured Resolution 1-800 Customer Support system provided by Tell Us About Us Inc. This innovative program offers customers access to live operators who have the tools to
El Pollo Loco, Inc. announced today that 20-year culinary veteran Jonathan Rogan has been named to the newly created post of Manager of Culinary Development. In this role, Chef Rogan will lead the development of new recipes and menu creations for the nation's flame-grilled chicken leader.
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El Pollo Loco, famous for its fresh, authentic, citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken, will open its newest location on July 24 at 1401 South Federal Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. The opening marks the chain's first passage into the Centennial State in its 30-year history. The company operate
El Pollo Loco, the nation's leader in citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken, recently inked a series of multi-unit development agreements enabling El Pollo Loco developers to open 61 new locations in Georgia, Missouri, Arizona, Virginia and Utah? fueling the flame for the 350-unit chain's
Is it chicken or Mexican?
Loyal California customers of restaurant chain El Pollo Loco might well respond, ''Who cares? Pass the salsa.''
But for the Irvine company -- now embarking on an ambitious nationwide expansion from its core market -- how East Coast diners answer the qu