El Pollo Loco targets 18–20 new restaurants in 2026 while advancing menu innovation (NASDAQ:LOCO)
El Pollo Loco(US:LOCO) Seeking Alpha·2026-03-13 04:32Management View - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported strong fourth quarter results for 2025, marking a transformative second year for the company [2] - CEO Elizabeth Williams emphasized positive same-store sales growth and stable traffic despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges [2] Future Plans - The company aims to open 18 to 20 new restaurants in 2026 while continuing to advance menu innovation [2]