El Pollo Loco
Fire-grilled chicken- 2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/RNot ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$769K - $2.6M
- Units as of 2023
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490 2.3% 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 |
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Related Categories | Chicken,Mexican Food |
Founded | 1975 |
Parent Company | El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. |
Leadership | Larry Roberts, President & CEO |
Corporate Address | 3535 Harbor Blvd., #100 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
Social | Facebook,Twitter,LinkedIn,Instagram,YouTube |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1980(43 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 149 |
Where seeking | This company is offering new franchisees in the following US states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Washington |
# of Units | 490(as of 2023) |
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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 |
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Initial Investment |
$768,750 - $2,622,500 |
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 |
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Classroom Training | Varies |
Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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3月keting Support |
合作广告
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? |
No |
Can this franchise be run part time? |
No |
#运行所需的员工 | 25 |
Are exclusive territories available? |
Yes |
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