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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2026 Results on Thursday, May 7, 2026

El Pollo Loco schedules Q1 2026 earnings call for May 7, 2026

By Marcus Reed LOCO
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2026 Results on Thursday, May 7, 2026
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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. announced it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on May 7, 2026, followed by a conference call hosted by its CEO and CFO. The company is a leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant with over 500 locations in the U.S. and the Philippines.

Key Points

  • El Pollo Loco will report Q1 2026 financial results on May 7, 2026.
  • The earnings call will be hosted by CEO Liz Williams and CFO Ira Fils and is open to investors via phone and webcast.
  • El Pollo Loco operates more than 500 company-owned and franchised restaurants across nine U.S. states and internationally in the Philippines.

COSTA MESA, Calif., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Hosting the call will be Liz Williams, Chief Executive Officer, and Ira Fils, Chief Financial Officer. A press release with first quarter 2026 financial results will be issued that same day, shortly after the market close.

The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 201-493-6780. A replay will be available after the call and can be accessed by dialing 412-317-6671; the passcode is 13757076. The replay will be available until Thursday, May 21, 2026.

The conference call will also be webcast live from the Company's corporate website at investor.elpolloloco.com under the “Events & Presentations” page. An archive of the webcast will be available at the same location on the corporate website shortly after the call has concluded.

About El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq: LOCO) is the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant known for its craveable, flavorful, and better-for-you offerings. Named by USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards as a “Best Restaurant for Quick, Healthy Food” two years in a row, our menu features innovative meals with Mexican-inspired flavors made daily in our restaurants using quality ingredients. At El Pollo Loco, inclusivity is at the heart of our culture. Our community of over 4,000 employees reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone has a seat at our table. Since 1980, El Pollo Loco has successfully expanded its presence, operating more than 500 company-owned and franchised restaurants across nine U.S. states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Washington. The company has also extended its footprint internationally, with licensed restaurant locations in the Philippines. For more information or to place an order, visit the Loco Rewards app or ElPolloLoco.com. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or X.

Investor Contact:
[email protected]

Media Contact:
Brittney Shaffer
El Pollo Loco
Director of Brand Communications
[email protected]


Risks

  • Uncertainty regarding the company's financial performance in Q1 2026 prior to the earnings release.
  • Potential impacts from economic conditions or competition in the quick-service restaurant sector affecting results.
  • Risks related to international expansion and operations, particularly in the Philippines.

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