
California's El Pollo Loco says it's found a sweet spot for concerned consumers: El Pollo Loco posted positive third quarter earnings on Thursday and has seen ...
latimes.com/business/story/2026-11-07/el-pollo-loco-earnings-executive-interview

El Pollo Loco to open first New York restaurant as it aims to become national chicken chain
cnbc.com/2026/09/29/el-pollo-loco-opens-first-new-york-restaurant.html

Cult favorite chicken chain from California opens up shop in NYC — with 15 new stores in the works
nypost.com/2026/10/06/lifestyle/el-pollo-loco-to-open-shop-in-nyc-with-15-new-stores/

Wendy’s, El Pollo Loco, Sweetgreen: Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast.
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Papa Johns, Pizza Hut and El Pollo Loco: Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
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Texas Roadhouse, FAT Brands, El Pollo Loco: Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
nrn.com/casual-dining/texas-roadhouse-fat-brands-el-pollo-loco

El Pollo Loco launches its Chicken Tenders: The Costa Mesa chain is serving tenders with Mexican seasoning in two flavors, orginal and spicy.
mercurynews.com/2026/04/24/el-pollo-loco-launches-its-chicken-tenders/

Starbucks, Steak n Shake, P.F. Chang’s, El Pollo Loco: Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
nrn.com/quick-service/starbucks-steak-n-shake-p-f-chang-s-el-pollo-loco

Burrito Day 2026 deals: Free food from Chipotle, Qdoba, El Pollo Loco, and more: You could score free burritos for a year.
mashable.com/article/burrito-day-2026-free-food-deals

El Pollo Loco debuts new Loco Tenders: They are available in classic and spicy flavors and are paired with signature dipping sauces
nrn.com/quick-service/el-pollo-loco-debuts-new-loco-tenders

El Pollo Loco earnings show it is on fire as it spreads to other states and sales sizzle
latimes.com/business/story/2026-03-13/el-pollo-loco-is-on-fire-as-it-spreads-to-other-states-sales-sizzle
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El Pollo Loco’s culinary and operational investments are paying off: The company continued to improve restaurant-level margins in the fourth quarter ...
nrn.com/quick-service/el-pollo-loco-s-culinary-and-operational-investments-are-paying-off
Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, Wendy’s, and Dunkin: Plus innovation at Del Taco, El Pollo Loco, Friendly’s, Johnny Rockets, Portillo’s, and more
nrn.com/food-trends/menu-tracker-new-items-from-chipotle-wendy-s-and-dunkin

SF’s Philz Coffee chain to sell to private equity firm: Philz Coffee, a popular San Francisco chain of coffee shops, will be purchased by a private equity firm.
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/philz-coffee-sold-private-equity-firm-20798601.php

El Pollo Loco forgives Shaq for mistranslating its name: After Shaquille O'Neal mistranslated "El Pollo Loco" on live television, the restaurant chain responded ...
expressnews.com/lifestyle/article/el-pollo-loco-shaquille-oneal-foundation-19954175.php

Man fatally shot multiple times outside El Pollo Loco in San Pedro: The shooting occurred in the parking lot at 215 North Gaffey Street.
dailybreeze.com/2024/09/29/man-fatally-shot-multiple-times-outside-el-pollo-loco-in-san-pedro/
Smoked Citrus Chicken | America's Test Kitchen Recipe
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Paid articlePaywall How CA's fast-food restaurants are cutting costs to cover the new wage: California fast-food franchisees say they're desperate to find ways to remain profitable ...
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Rob Lowe stays fit at 59 with regular visits to these California fast-food faves — here's what he always orders
nypost.com/2024/02/24/lifestyle/rob-lowe-is-a-fan-of-el-pollo-loco-and-in-n-out-heres-his-order/
