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“During the first quarter, we expanded our tests of order-taking tablets to 10 restaurants,” said Bernard Acoca, El Pollo Loco’s CEO and president, in an earnings call for the quarter ended March 31. Nearly 70% of El Pollo Loco’s sales came through the drive-thru in the first quarter. “This technology enables our team members to take orders and payments from customers while theyre on the drive-thru queue with the goal of cutting our drive-thru times in half by achieving a 45-second or...

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El Pollo Loco the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, is teaming up with beloved hot sauce maker Tapatío on Cinco de Mayo to celebrate their shared Mexican heritage by giving away a free 5-ounce bottle of Tapatío to Loco Rewards members who order through the El Pollo Loco app on May 5. Plus, to put the “cinco” in Cinco de Mayo, El Pollo Loco will also be offering customers five Tacos al Carbon for the price of two. “A partnership between Tapatío and El...

By @tinocochinoradio, @theeserinaperez El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco wants to do something to help mothers in the Greater Los Angeles area, announcing its "Strong Like A Madre" grant program. A grant of $5k will be given to 12 mothers who put their lives and careers on hold due to the pandemic. The company hopes to give mothers the resources to get them back to pursuing their dreams. "Mothers are the backbone of society and theyre constantly making sacrifices and putting themselves last in orde...

By @tinocochinoradio, @theeserinaperez El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco wants to do something to help mothers in the Greater Los Angeles area, announcing its "Strong Like A Madre" grant program. A grant of $5k will be given to 12 mothers who put their lives and careers on hold due to the pandemic. The company hopes to give mothers the resources to get them back to pursuing their dreams. "Mothers are the backbone of society and theyre constantly making sacrifices and putting themselves last in orde...

By @tinocochinoradio, @theeserinaperez El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco wants to do something to help mothers in the Greater Los Angeles area, announcing its "Strong Like A Madre" grant program. A grant of $5k will be given to 12 mothers who put their lives and careers on hold due to the pandemic. The company hopes to give mothers the resources to get them back to pursuing their dreams. "Mothers are the backbone of society and theyre constantly making sacrifices and putting themselves last in orde...

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By @tinocochinoradio, @theeserinaperez El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco wants to do something to help mothers in the Greater Los Angeles area, announcing its "Strong Like A Madre" grant program. A grant of $5k will be given to 12 mothers who put their lives and careers on hold due to the pandemic. The company hopes to give mothers the resources to get them back to pursuing their dreams. "Mothers are the backbone of society and theyre constantly making sacrifices and putting themselves last in orde...

Nancy Luna Midsize brands such as El Pollo Loco and Tropical Smoothie became unlikely pandemic successes. Now, these chains, including Jack in the Box, are looking to bring in new franchisees to grow. Heres a look at each brands strategies and what it takes to become a franchisee. National restaurant chains such as Dominos Pizza, Chipotle Mexican Grill, McDonalds, Wingstop, and Taco Bell thrived during the pandemic thanks to strong digital and delivery ordering pla...

Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the El Pollo Loco Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note that this conference is being recorded today, March 11, 2021. On the call today, we have Bernard Acoca, President and Chief Executive Officer of El Pollo Loco; and Larry Roberts, Chief Financial Officer. And now, Id like to turn the conference over to Larry Roberts. Laurance Roberts -- Chief Financial Officer Than...