
El Pollo Loco
Fire-grilled chicken- 2022 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$782K - $2.1M
- Units as of 2021
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483 0.2% over 3 years
Company Overview
Over the years, El Pollo Loco has added tacos, burritos and salads to its menu, all featuring the Ochoa family’s chicken. In 1995, the chain entered into a joint venture with Foster’s Freeze to offer soft-serve treats at El Pollo Loco restaurants.
About El Pollo Loco
- Industry
- Food
- Related Categories
- Chicken, Mexican Food
- Founded
- 1975
- Parent Company
- El Pollo Loco
- Leadership
- Brian Carmichall, Chief Development Officer
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1980 (42 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 113
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees in the following US states: Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Washington
- # of Units
- 483 (as of 2021)
Franchisor Information
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a El Pollo Loco franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $40,000
- Initial Investment
- $781,500 - $2,109,500
- Net Worth Requirement
- $1,000,000
- Cash Requirement
- $300,000
- Royalty Fee
- 5%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 5%
- Term of Agreement
- 20 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- Varies
- Classroom Training
- Varies
- Additional Training
- At certified training stores
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresField OperationsSite SelectionProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- No
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- # of employees required to run
- 25
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
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Stock History for El Pollo Loco
Ticker Symbol for El Pollo Loco: LOCO
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