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El Pollo Loco

Food

Restaurant menus spotlight seafood for Lent

 By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 14, 2017

Seasonal promotions for fish and shellfish dishes are accelerating at chains.

Leadership

3 questions for Stephen J. Sather

 By Peter Romeo on May 18, 2017

At El Pollo Loco’s Southern California headquarters, the staff has adjusted to moving at what it calls “the speed of Sather,” says VP of Marketing Mark Hardison.

Top 500 Chains

El Pollo Loco

Jun. 12, 2017

The better-for-you chicken concept added a mobile app and online ordering capabilities

Consumer Trends

Customers' most-craved chicken

By Lizzy Freier and Dora Meza on Aug. 28, 2017

See which 10 chains are winning with chicken that consumers say they can't get anywhere else.

Financing

Restaurant chains have a Texas-sized challenge

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2017

El Pollo Loco, Pollo Tropical and Del Taco all struggle in the Lone Star State.

Leadership

El Pollo Loco taps former Teavana president for top post

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 28, 2018

Bernard Acoca is taking over for retiring President and CEO Steve Sather.

El Pollo Loco looks outside the coop for sales growth

By Kelsey Squire on May 15, 2015

After seeing comps growth slow in Q1, the chicken-focused Mexican chain seeks to improve sales by refining its message, and bringing steak and shrimp on board full-time.

3 big chain projects under wraps

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 07, 2016

Three powerhouse quick-service chains are tinkering behind the curtain with new prototypes. Here's a peek.

Sather to step down as El Pollo Loco CEO

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 10, 2017

The longtime industry veteran intends to retire by year's end.

2017 Top 500: Chicken

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 07, 2017

The limited-service chicken category overall increased total sales by 8% to $22.2 billion and grew units by 4% to 14,166.

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