El Pollo Loco adds two independent members to its board of directors

Core Viewpoint - El Pollo Loco has appointed Robert D Wright and Tana Davila as independent board members effective January 1, 2026, to enhance its leadership team as it aims for growth in existing and new markets [1][3]. Group 1: Board Appointments - Robert D Wright, currently CEO of Potbelly Sandwich Works since 2020, has a background in senior roles at Wendy's, Charley's Philly Steaks, and Domino's Pizza [1][2]. - Tana Davila, chief marketing officer at Dutch Bros Coffee since 2023, has previously held marketing leadership positions at CKE Restaurant Holdings and P.F. Chang's [2]. - The appointments are set to follow the retirements of current board members William "Bill" Floyd and Samuel Borgese on December 31, 2025, with Floyd also stepping down as board chair [3]. Group 2: Leadership Transition - Douglas Babb, a board member since 2018, has been elected to succeed Floyd as chair upon his retirement, bringing experience from his previous role as CEO of Cooper Clinic [4]. - Independent board member Deborah Gonzales will chair the Compensation Committee, while Joe Taylor will chair the Audit Committee, effective upon the retirements of Floyd and Borgese [4].