El Pollo Loco Franchise Press Releases and Franchise News

El Pollo Loco € Electrifies
El Pollo Loco, the nation's leader in flame-grilled chicken, is driving its marketing efforts in a new way""literally""through the use of a three-wheel, sub compact electric car co... more (6/30/2008)

El Pollo Loco Bbq Black Beans Make Fat Free Return
The Flame Grilled Chicken Leader Responds to Scores of Fans with its Newly Reformulated Trans Fat Free BBQ Black Beans El Pollo Loco's signature BBQ Black Beans are back and healthier than ever... more (2/2/2007)

A Bird-brained Idea Or Brilliant Marketing?
Corporate employees of El Pollo Loco were flying high after Sunday night's airing of NBC-TV's hit reality show, The Apprentice: Los Angeles, in which the 359-unit flame-grilled chicken chain w... more (1/30/2007)

El Pollo Loco Looking To Expand To East Coast
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 embark... more (1/2/2007)

El Pollo Loco Heats Up National Expansion With Multiple Franchise Development Agreements
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 locatio... more (11/6/2006)

El Pollo Loco ‘spreads Its Wings' In Denver
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... more (7/19/2006)

El Pollo Loco Taps Esteemed Chef For New Manager Of Culinary Development Post
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 dev... more (7/5/2006)

El Pollo Loco Franchise Launches New ‘tell Us About Us' Customer Feedback System
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 A... more (4/26/2006)

El Pollo Loco Expands Its Popular Loco Dollar Menu
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 ... more (4/13/2006)

El Pollo Loco Announces Leadership Changes
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 organizat... more (4/7/2006)

El Pollo Loco Introduces Tropical Pollo Salad
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 to... more (3/6/2006)

El Pollo Loco Exposes "my Pleasure Place" In New Spanish Language Television Commercials
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 ... more (3/6/2006)

El Pollo Loco 'Leaps' Ahead Of Competitors To Assist New Franchisees
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 Resta... more (1/27/2006)

El Pollo Loco Names Esteemed Restaurant Executive To Vice President Of Operations Post
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 opera... more (1/18/2006)

El Pollo Loco Announces Winners Of 3rd Annual Pollo Bowl Of Tournament Of Champions
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 qu... more (1/3/2006)

El Pollo Loco Announces Top Cook At It's 14th Annual Perfect Pollo Challenge Cook-off
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 Art... more (11/28/2005)

Trimaran Capital Closes On El Pollo Loco Acquisition
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 chic... more (11/21/2005)

American Securities Capital Partners, L.p. Announces Agreement To Sell El Pollo Loco
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 Capit... more (9/28/2005)

El Pollo Loco Announces Initiatives At Governor’s Summit To Promote A Healthier California
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 H... more (9/15/2005)

El Pollo Loco Signs 18-location Development Agreement With Established Multi-unit, Multi-concept Franchise Developer For California And Washington
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... more (5/10/2005)

El Pollo Loco Signs Three-location Development Agreement With Established Franchise Developer In Texas
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 ch... more (4/18/2005)

Record-breaking Sales At New Locations Show Hearty Consumer Appetite For El Pollo Loco In New Markets
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 ca... more (10/7/2004)

El Pollo Loco Cooks Up Sizzling Recipe For National Expansion
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 breaki... more (4/14/2004)

El Pollo Loco Launches New Ad Campaign
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 cons... more (3/11/2002)

It's A New Bowl Game For El Pollo Loco; The Nation's Flame-broiled Chicken Leader Introduces The Nacho Pollo Bowl
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 na... more (8/13/2001)

El Pollo Loco Announces Winner Of Favorite Flavor Election; Winning Flavor Proves That Any Time Is Barbecue Time
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... more (10/9/2000)

El Pollo Loco Announces Expansion Plans To Open 100 New Restaurants Over The Next Five Years
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 Y... more (8/14/2000)

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El Pollo Loco
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