in 1980, the very first american el pollo loco opened on alvarado street in los angeles where el pollo loco quickly became a local favorite. now with more than 460 company-owned and franchised restaurants in arizona, california, nevada, texas and utah, el pollo loco is expanding its presence in key markets through a combination of company and existing and new franchisee development. while some things have changed over the last few decades, el pollo loco's commitment to fresh, authentic food has not. everything starts with whole chickens that are slowly marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic. the chicken is then expertly fire-grilled to perfection the authentic way - on our signature open-flame grills - then hand cut into your favorite mexican entrees. we put that same dedication and care into our handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. at el pollo loco, we believe that when real food meets real fire the result is great taste that will keep y
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LOCO
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CEO
Stephen Sather
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LOCO stock data
Latest filings (excl ownership)
DEF 14A
Definitive proxy
16 Apr 24
PRE 14A
Preliminary proxy
3 Apr 24
10-K
2023 FY
Annual report
8 Mar 24
8-K
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results
7 Mar 24
8-K
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Appoints Liz Williams as Chief Executive Officer and Director
13 Feb 24
8-K
Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
2 Feb 24
8-K
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
4 Dec 23
10-Q
2023 Q3
Quarterly report
3 Nov 23
8-K
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition Plan
2 Nov 23
8-K
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
2 Nov 23
Transcripts
LOCO
Earnings call transcript
2023 Q4
7 Mar 24
LOCO
Earnings call transcript
2023 Q3
2 Nov 23
LOCO
Earnings call transcript
2023 Q2
3 Aug 23
LOCO
Earnings call transcript
2023 Q1
4 May 23
LOCO
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q4
9 Mar 23
LOCO
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q3
3 Nov 22
LOCO
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q2
7 Aug 22
LOCO
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q1
5 May 22
LOCO
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q4
11 Mar 22
LOCO
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q3
7 Nov 21
Latest ownership filings
SC 13G/A
BIGLARI CAPITAL CORP.
14 Feb 24
SC 13G
CapitalSpring Finance Company, LLC
9 Feb 24
SC 13G/A
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
9 Feb 24
SC 13G/A
BlackRock Inc.
26 Jan 24
SC 13D/A
FS Capital Partners V, LLC
4 Dec 23
144
Notice of proposed sale of securities
21 Nov 23
4
Maria Hollandsworth
9 Nov 23
4
Ira Fils
9 Nov 23
4
Ira Fils
25 Aug 23
4
SARDAR BIGLARI,
17 Aug 23
Financial summary
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Cash burn rate (est.) | Burn method: Change in cash | Burn method: Operating income | Burn method: FCF (opex + capex) | Last Q | Avg 4Q | Last Q | Avg 4Q | Last Q | Avg 4Q |
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Cash on hand (at last report) | 13.82 mm | 13.82 mm | 13.82 mm | 13.82 mm | 13.82 mm | 13.82 mm |
Cash burn (monthly) | (no burn) | 455.00 k | (no burn) | (no burn) | (no burn) | (no burn) |
Cash used (since last report) | n/a | 3.21 mm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Cash remaining | n/a | 10.61 mm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Runway (months of cash) | n/a | 23.3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Institutional ownership, Q3 2023
89.3% owned by funds/institutions
13F holders | Current |
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Total holders | 117 |
Opened positions | 17 |
Closed positions | 38 |
Increased positions | 30 |
Reduced positions | 53 |
13F shares | Current |
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Total value | 205.23 bn |
Total shares | 27.86 mm |
Total puts | 117.10 k |
Total calls | 40.00 k |
Total put/call ratio | 2.9 |
Largest owners | Shares | Value |
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Biglari Capital | 4.00 mm | $35.80 bn |
FS Capital Partners V | 3.03 mm | $32.26 mm |
BLK Blackrock | 2.66 mm | $23.83 bn |
Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.34 mm | $20.94 bn |
Cibc Employee Private Equity Fund Us I L P | 1.66 mm | $15.31 mm |
Vanguard | 1.53 mm | $13.67 bn |
William Blair Investment Management | 1.45 mm | $12.94 bn |
FMR | 919.09 k | $8.23 bn |
Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 901.69 k | $8.07 bn |
Millennium Management | 709.43 k | $6.35 bn |
Recent insider trades
Date | Owner | Security | Transaction | Code | Indirect | 10b5-1 | $Price | #Shares | $Value | #Remaining |
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8 Nov 23 | Maria Hollandsworth | Common Stock | Payment of exercise | Dispose F | No | No | 8.41 | 1,573 | 13.23 k | 40,361 |
7 Nov 23 | Fils Ira | Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 0 | 18,322 | 0.00 | 94,753 |
7 Nov 23 | Fils Ira | NQSO Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 8.46 | 38,272 | 323.78 k | 95,876 |
7 Nov 23 | Maria Hollandsworth | Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 0 | 23,641 | 0.00 | 41,934 |
23 Aug 23 | Fils Ira | Common Stock | Payment of exercise | Dispose F | No | No | 9.83 | 4,639 | 45.60 k | 76,431 |
17 Aug 23 | Biglari, Sardar | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | Buy | Acquire P | Yes | No | 10.08 | 20,000 | 201.60 k | 120,000 |
16 Aug 23 | Biglari, Sardar | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | Buy | Acquire P | Yes | No | 10.2 | 54,300 | 553.86 k | 100,000 |
15 Aug 23 | Biglari, Sardar | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | Buy | Acquire P | Yes | No | 10.18 | 45,700 | 465.23 k | 45,700 |
News
El Pollo Loco Sees FY24 Capital Spend Of $25M-$28M; G&A Expense Between $45M-$47M; Adjusted Income Tax Rate Of 27%–28%.
7 Mar 24
El Pollo Loco Holdings Q4 2023 GAAP EPS $0.160, Inline, Sales $112.247M Beat $109.069M Estimate
7 Mar 24
Earnings Scheduled For March 7, 2024
7 Mar 24
Earnings Outlook For El Pollo Loco Holdings
6 Mar 24
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Appoints Liz Williams As Chief Executive Officer And Director, Effective March 11, 2024.
13 Feb 24
Press releases
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2024 Results on Thursday, May 2, 2024
22 Apr 24
El Pollo Loco Announces Exciting National Burrito Day Offers: $0 Delivery Fees on April 1st and BOGO on April 4th
26 Mar 24
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results
7 Mar 24