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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 25, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 00

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – July 31, 2025 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended June 25, 2025. Highlights for the second quarter ended June 25, 2025 compared to the second quarter ended June 26, 2024 were as follows: ● Total revenue was $125.8 millio

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2025 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

Filing Fee Table

Exhibit 107 FORM S-8 Registration Statement Under the Securities Act of 1933 (Form Type) El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 2025.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 2025. Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 20-356182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

Exhibit 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. The undersigned, Elizabeth Williams, certifies that she is the Chief Executive Officer of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), and does hereby further certify as follows: (1) The name of the Corporation is El Pollo

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 29, 2025 Commission File Number: 001-36556 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 26, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under 2025 Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.3 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED SHARE AGREEMENT EMPLOYEE This Restricted Share Award Agreement (this “Restricted Share Agreement”), dated as of 2025 (the “Date of Grant”), is made by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and (the “Employee”). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to

Form of Stock Option Awards Agreement under 2025 Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.1 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AWARD AGREEMENT (this “Option Agreement”), is made effective as of 2025 (the “Date of Grant”), by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and (the “Participant”): R E C I T A L S: WHEREAS, the Company has adopted the El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Equity

Form of Performance Stock Agreement under 2025 Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.5 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT NON-DIRECTOR-OFFICER This Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement (this “Award Agreement”), effective as of (the “Date of Grant”), is made by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and (the “Employee”). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the m

Form of Stock Option Awards Agreement under 2025 Equity Incentive Plan (Non-Director Officers)

Exhibit 10.2 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT NON-DIRECTOR OFFICER THIS AWARD AGREEMENT (this “Option Agreement”), is made effective as of 2025 (the “Date of Grant”), by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and (the “Participant”): R E C I T A L S: WHEREAS, the Company has adopted the El Pollo Loco H

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under 2025 Equity Incentive Plan (Non-Director Officers)

Exhibit 10.4 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED SHARE AGREEMENT NON-DIRECTOR OFFICER This Restricted Share Award Agreement (this “Restricted Share Agreement”), dated as of (the “Date of Grant”), is made by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and (the “Employee”). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meaning ascr

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – May 1, 2025 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended March 26, 2025. Highlights for the first quarter ended March 26, 2025 compared to the first quarter ended March 27, 2024 were as follows: ● Total revenue was $119.2 million

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2025 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defi

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 6, 2025 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

Form of Franchise Development Agreement (2023)

Exhibit 10.10 El Pollo Loco® Franchise Development Agreement # EXHIBIT F FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT EL POLLO LOCO® FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Dated: Territory: Developer: (Disclosure Document Control No. 032724) El Pollo Loco® Franchise Development Agreement # TABLE OF CONTENTS: El Pollo Loco® Franchise Development Agreement‌1 Recitals.‌3 1. Development Rights In Territory.‌3 2. Limitati

Form of Performance Stock Agreement under 2024 Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.28 FORM OF EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (FOR OFFICERS) This Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement (this “Award Agreement”), effective as of (the “Date of Grant”), is made by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and (the “Employee”). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have th

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark one) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 25, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-365

Form of Post-Termination Benefits Agreements for Executives

Exhibit 10.29 Re:Post-Termination Benefits Dear , In recognition of your service to El Pollo Loco, Inc. or one of its affiliates ("we," "us," or the "Company"), we are entering into this letter agreement (the "Letter Agreement") with you to document certain post-termination benefits to which you will be entitled upon certain terminations of employment, as set forth below. 1.Double Trigger Equity A

Form of Franchise Agreement (2023)

Exhibit 10.9 El Pollo Loco Unit # Location EL POLLO LOCO® FRANCHISE AGREEMENT Dated: Location: Franchisee: Franchisee Notice Address: Franchisee Notice Facsimile Number: (Disclosure Document Control No. 032724) Exhibit C of Multi-State Disclosure Document Control No. 032823 El Pollo Loco® Franchise Agreement - Page 1 of 133 El Pollo Loco # Location: TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Scope And Purpose Of Agree

El Pollo Loco Insider Trading Policy

Exhibit 19.1 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. INSIDER TRADING POLICY (EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 24, 2014) (AS AMENDED AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2023 AND NOVEMBER 22, 2024) INTRODUCTION Federal and state laws prohibit purchasing, selling or making other transfers of securities by persons who have material information about the applicable company or its securities that is not generally known or available to the publ

Form of Indemnification Agreement between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. and each of its directors and executive officers

Exhibit 10.12 DIRECTOR AND OFFICER INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, dated as of , 2025 (this “Agreement”), between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and (“Indemnitee”). WHEREAS, it is essential to the Company to retain and attract as directors and officers the most capable persons available; WHEREAS, Indemnitee is a director and/or officer of the Company; WH

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – March 6, 2025 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13- and 52-week periods ended December 25, 2024. Highlights for the fourth quarter ended December 25, 2024 compared to the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2023 were as follows: ● Total reve

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 6, 2025 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EX-99.1 3 ex991to13d08106005012725.htm JOINT FILING AGREEMENT Exhibit 99.1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D (including additional amendments thereto) with respect to the shares of Common Stock, par value $0.

Directors and Executive Officers of First Guard

EX-1 2 ex1tosc13d0810600501272025.htm DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS Exhibit 1 Directors and Executive Officers of First Guard NAME AND POSITION WITH FIRST GUARD PRESENT PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION BUSINESS ADDRESS CITIZENSHIP Edmund B. Campbell, III, Executive Chairman Executive Chairman of First Guard 240 Nokomis Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285 U.S.A. Sardar Biglari, Director See Item 2 See Item 2 See Item 2 Philip L

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Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Appoints Joe Taylor to its Board of Directors Corporate Finance and Restaurant Industry Leader Joins El Pollo Loco’s Board of Directors COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - El Pollo Loco, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, announced today it appointed Joe Taylor as an indepen

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 9, 2025 Commission File Number: 001-36556 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

LOCO / El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. / Fund 1 Investments, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 sc13g.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rul

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 25, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Numbe

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2024 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – October 31, 2024 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended September 25, 2024. Highlights for the third quarter ended September 25, 2024 compared to the third quarter ended September 27, 2023 were as follows: ● Total revenue wa

LOCO / El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. / BIGLARI CAPITAL CORP. - AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 sc13ga30810600508222024.htm AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Rule 13d-102) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(b) (Amendment No. 3)1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par

Joint Filing Agreement

EX-99.1 2 ex991to13ga308106005082224.htm JOINT FILING AGREEMENT, DATED AUGUST 27, 2024 Exhibit 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement The undersigned hereby agree that the Statement on Schedule 13G dated August 27, 2024 with respect to the Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and any further amendments thereto executed by each and any of the unders

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 4, 2024 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A/A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Exact name of

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A/A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 20-3563182 (State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 3535 Harbor

Amendment No. 1 to Rights Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2024, between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. and Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, as rights agent

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 4.1 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT This Amendment No. 1, dated as of August 4, 2024 (this “Amendment”), amends that certain Rights Agreement, dated as of August 8, 2023 (the “Agreement”), by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, a limited trust company organized under the laws

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 26, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 00

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 1, 2024 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – August 1, 2024 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended June 26, 2024. Highlights for the second quarter ended June 26, 2024 compared to the second quarter ended June 28, 2023 were as follows: ● Total revenue was $122.2 milli

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 28, 2024 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

Exhibit 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. The undersigned, Elizabeth Williams, certifies that she is the Chief Executive Officer of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), and does hereby further certify as follows: (1) The name of the Corporation is El Pollo

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 23, 2024 Commission File Number: 001-36556 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

STOCK REPURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.1 STOCK REPURCHASE AGREEMENT This STOCK REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of May 23, 2024, by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), FS Equity Partners V, L.P. (“Seller 1”) and FS Affiliates V, L.P. (“Seller 2” and together with Seller 1, “Sellers”). W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, Sellers directly own an aggrega

Filing Fee Table

Exhibit 107 FORM S-8 Registration Statement Under the Securities Act of 1933 (Form Type) El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2024.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2024. Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 20-356182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 27, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – May 2, 2024 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended March 27, 2024. Highlights for the first quarter ended March 27, 2024 compared to the first quarter ended March 29, 2023 were as follows: ● Total revenue was $116.2 million

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 2, 2024 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark one) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 27, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-365

Form of Franchise Agreement (2022)

Exhibit 10.18 El Pollo Loco Unit # Location EL POLLO LOCO® FRANCHISE AGREEMENT Dated: Location: Franchisee: Franchisee Notice Address: Franchisee Notice Facsimile Number: (Disclosure Document Control No. 032922) Exhibit D of Multi-State Disclosure Document Control No. 032922 Franchise Agreement - Page 1 of 134 El Pollo Loco Unit # Location TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT 4 2.

Form of Franchise Development Agreement (2022)

Exhibit 10.19 Development Agreement #618 EL POLLO LOCO® FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Dated: Territory: Developer: (Disclosure Document Control No. 032922) Exhibit G of Multi-State Disclosure Document (Control No. 032922) Franchise Development Agreement - Page 1 of 29 Development Agreement #618 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS IN TERRITORY. 4 2. LIMITATION ON DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS. 5 3. DEVE

Description of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Capital Stock

Exhibit 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK OF EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. References to “we,” “us” and “our” refer to El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. The following is a summary of the rights and preferences of our capital stock and preferred stock, related provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, and certain applicable provisions of Delaware law. While we believe that the following d

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (Non-Employee Directors)

Exhibit 10.37 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED SHARE AGREEMENT NON-OFFICER DIRECTOR This Restricted Share Award Agreement (this “Restricted Share Agreement”), dated as of May 9, 2023 (the “Date of Grant”), is made by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and [ ] (the “Non-Officer Director”). Capitalized terms not defined herei

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Clawback Policy

Exhibit 97.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Clawback Policy As Amended and Restated by the Board of Directors Effective as of October 31, 2023. Mandatory Clawback Policy In the event El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) is required to prepare an accounting restatement due to the material noncompliance of the Company with any financial reporting requirement under the securities laws (includin

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 7, 2024 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

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SC 13G/A Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G (Rule 13d-102) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(b), (c) and (d) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUS

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EX-99 2 d743920dex99.htm EX-99 CUSIP No. 268603107 Schedule 13G Page 11 of 11 Exhibit 99 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree that they are jointly filing this statement on Schedule 13G. Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such statement and any amendments thereto,

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 8, 2024 Commission File Number: 001-36556 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

Employment Agreement, dated February 8, 2024, between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc and Elizabeth Williams

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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Appoints Liz Williams as Chief Executive Officer and Director Chief Operating Officer Maria Hollandsworth Named President COSTA MESA, CA – February 13, 2024 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LOCO) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Elizabeth (“Liz”) Williams as

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SC 13G/A 1 SEC13GFiling.htm SEC SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1 )* El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) December 29, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate

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SC 13G 1 d724303dsc13g.htm SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check

AGREEMENT

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2024 Commission File Number: 001-36556 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces $12.6 million Repurchase Agreement Total share repurchases of approximately $59 million in 2023

Exhibit 99.2 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces $12.6 million Repurchase Agreement Total share repurchases of approximately $59 million in 2023 COSTA MESA, CA – December 4, 2023 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announced that it has entered into a Stock Repurchase Agreement with F

3 Confidential Information, Sellers shall, if deemed legally appropriate and permissible by Sellers’ counsel, (a) notify the Company promptly so that the Company may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy and (b) cooperate with the Compa

Exhibit 99.1 STOCK REPURCHASE AGREEMENT This STOCK REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of November 29, 2023, by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), FS Equity Partners V, L.P. (“Seller 1”) and FS Affiliates V, L.P. (“Seller 2” and together with Seller 1, “Sellers”). W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, Sellers directly own an ag

Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of August 8, 2023, by and among the Reporting Persons.

EX-99.1 2 exhibit99-1.htm JOINT FILING AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 99.1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing with each of the Reporting Persons (as such term is defined in the Schedule 13D referred to below) on behalf of each of them of a stat

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 29, 2023 Commission File Number: 001-36556 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) Chris Iorillo FS Capital Partners V, LLC 11100 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1900 Los Angeles, California 90025

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 27, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Numbe

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition Plan Laurance Roberts to Leave El Pollo Loco After 10 Years of Service as CEO and CFO Chief Operating Officer Maria Hollandsworth Named Interim President and CEO Company Has Initiated a Sea

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition Plan Laurance Roberts to Leave El Pollo Loco After 10 Years of Service as CEO and CFO Chief Operating Officer Maria Hollandsworth Named Interim President and CEO Company Has Initiated a Search for a New CEO COSTA MESA, CA – November 2, 2023 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or t

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2023 Commission File Number: 001-36556 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

Release and Consulting Agreement, dated November 1, 2023, between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. and Laurance Roberts

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 10.2 Release and Consulting Agreement 1. Separation of Employment. (a) The employment of Laurance Roberts (“Executive”) with El Pollo Loco, Inc. (the “Company”) is terminating on November 3, 2023 (the “Separation Date”). (b) As a condition of being eligible to receive the consideration pursuant to this Agreement, Executive agrees to assist with the smooth a

Retention Award Agreement, dated November 2, 2023, between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. and Ira Fils

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 10.3 November 2, 2023 Ira Fils Re: Equity Retention Bonus Dear Ira: As you are aware, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) is in the process of a leadership transition in the Chief Executive Officer position (the “CEO Transition”). The Company appreciates your continued service and as an incentive to remain with the Company or any of its affiliates

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results Approves a New $20 Million Share Repurchase

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Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 2, 2023 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

Employment Agreement, dated November 1, 2023, between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc and Maria Hollandsworth

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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 16, 2023 Commission File Number: 001-36556 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Adopts Limited-Duration Shareholder Rights Plan Board Takes Action in Response to Biglari Capital’s Rapid Stock Accumulation Board Committed to Protecting Long-Term Value for All Shareholders

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Adopts Limited-Duration Shareholder Rights Plan Board Takes Action in Response to Biglari Capital’s Rapid Stock Accumulation Board Committed to Protecting Long-Term Value for All Shareholders COSTA MESA, Calif., August 9, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LOCO)

Rights Agreement, dated as of August 8, 2023, between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. and Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, as rights agent

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. 8-K Exhibit 4.1 RIGHTS AGREEMENT Dated as of August 8, 2023 between EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. and EQUINITI TRUST COMPANY, LLC, as Rights Agent Table of Contents Page Section 1. Definitions 1 Section 2. Appointment of Rights Agent 6 Section 3. Issue of Right Certificates 6 Section 4. Form of Right Certificates 8 Section 5. Countersignature and Registration 8 Section

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 20-3563182 (State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 3535 Harbor B

Certificate of Designations of Series A Preferred Stock of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on August 9, 2023

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. 8-K Exhibit 3.1 CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS of SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK of EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Pursuant to Section 151 of the Delaware General Corporation Law) El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), hereby certifies that the following resolution was ado

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) Chris Iorillo FS Capital Partners V, LLC 11100 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1900 Los Angeles, California 90025

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2023 Commission File Numb

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2023 Commission File Number: 001-36556 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

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STOCK REPURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.1 STOCK REPURCHASE AGREEMENT This STOCK REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of August 7, 2023, by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), FS Equity Partners V, L.P. (“Seller 1”) and FS Affiliates V, L.P. (“Seller 2” and together with Seller 1, “Sellers”). W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, Sellers directly own an aggre

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Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 28, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 00

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Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – August 3, 2023 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended June 28, 2023 Highlights for the second quarter ended June 28, 2023 compared to the second quarter ended June 29, 2022 were as follows: ● Total revenue was $121.5 millio

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Exhibit 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement The undersigned hereby agree that the Statement on Schedule 13G dated July 28, 2023 with respect to the Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and any further amendments thereto executed by each and any of the undersigned shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned pursuant to and in accordance w

LOCO / El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc / BIGLARI CAPITAL CORP. Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Rule 13d-102) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(b) (Amendment No. )1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Numbe

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 6, 2023 Commission File Number

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 29, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2023 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

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Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – May 4, 2023 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended March 29, 2023 Highlights for the first quarter ended March 29, 2023 compared to the first quarter ended March 30, 2022 were as follows: ● Total revenue was $114.5 million c

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defi

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Amendment No. 1) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) April 18, 2023 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the

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SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) March 28, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to design

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EX-99.1 Exhibit 1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT Pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder (the “Exchange Act”) the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of any filing required by such party under Section 13 of the Exchange Act or any rule or regulation thereunder (including any amendment, r

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT I JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13G shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint filing agreements.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) March 27, 2023 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 28, 2023 (March 27, 2023) Com

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 28, 2023 (March 27, 2023) Commission File Number: 001-36556 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

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SC 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) March 28, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rul

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark one) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-365

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – March 9, 2023 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended December 28, 2022. Highlights for the fourth quarter ended December 28, 2022 compared to the fourth quarter ended December 29, 2021 were as follows: ● Total revenue was $

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EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. 3535 HARBOR BLVD., SUITE 100 COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, 92626 VIA EDGAR February 27, 2023 Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Cara Wirth; Nico Nalbantian Re: El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “Registration Statement”) File No. 333-269807

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 15, 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 15, 2023 Registration No.

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form S-3 (Form Type) El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form S-3 (Form Type) El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

LOCO / El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc / Trimaran Pollo Partners, L.L.C. - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 d459317dsc13ga.htm SC 13G/A SCHEDULE 13G, AMENDMENT NO. 2 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of

LOCO / El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc / DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 SEC13GFiling.htm SEC SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) December 30, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box

Updated disclosure See attached.

December 14, 2022 VIA EDGAR Office of Trade & Services United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporate Finance 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attention: Aamira Chaudhry Theresa Brilliant Re: El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

Supplemental Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2022, by and among El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., FS Equity Partners V, L.P., and FS Affiliates V, L.P.

? SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT (the ?Supplemental Agreement?), dated as of August 31, 2022, by and among El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

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Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2022 ? EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdic

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA ? November 3, 2022 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended September 28, 2022 Highlights for the third quarter ended September 28, 2022 compared to the third quarter ended September 29, 2021 were as follows: ? Total revenue was

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 17, 2022 Commission File Number: 001-36556 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

El Pollo Loco Names Maria Hollandsworth as Chief Operating Officer

EXHIBIT 99.1 El Pollo Loco Names Maria Hollandsworth as Chief Operating Officer ? COSTA MESA, CA ? October 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) ? El Pollo Loco, Inc. (?El Pollo Loco? or ?the Company?) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation?s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announced that Maria Hollandsworth has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of El Pollo Loco, effective October 31, 2022. ? ?I

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 11, 2022 ? Commission File Number: 001-36556 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

El Pollo Loco Board Of Directors Declares Special Dividend of $1.50 Per Share and Approves 20 Million Share Repurchase Program

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Board Of Directors Declares Special Dividend of $1.50 Per Share and Approves 20 Million Share Repurchase Program ? COSTA MESA, Calif., October 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - El Pollo Loco, Inc. (?El Pollo Loco? or ?the Company?) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation?s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announced that the Board of Directors declared a special dividend

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

EXHIBIT 99.1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby confirm the agreement by and among them to the joint filing on behalf of them of the Statement on Schedule 13D and any and all further amendments thereto, with respect to the securities of the above referenced issuer, and th

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.5 SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT (the ?Supplemental Agreement?), dated as of August 31, 2022, by and among El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Chicken Acquisition Corp.), a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?) and FS Equity Partners V, L.P. (?FSEP V?), and FS Affiliates V, L.P. (?FSA V?) (collectively, the ?New Stockholders?). All capitalized terms used herein

LOCO / El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc / FS Capital Partners V, LLC - SC 13D Activist Investment

SC 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) Chris Iorillo FS Capital Partners V, LLC 11100 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1900 Los Angeles, California

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Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 4, 2022 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – August 4, 2022 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended June 29, 2022 Highlights for the second quarter ended June 29, 2022 compared to the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 were as follows: ● Total revenue was $124.1 millio

Credit Agreement, dated as of July 27, 2022, among El Pollo Loco, Inc., as borrower, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., as guarantor, the other guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, as administrative agent, swingline lender and letter of credit issuer

EXECUTION VERSION Published CUSIP Numbers: Deal:‌28383FAM6 Revolver: 28383FAN4 CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of July 27, 2022 among EL POLLO LOCO, INC.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 2, 2022 Commission File Number: 001-36556 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 28, 2022 ? Commission File Number: 001-36556 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

Employment Agreement, dated June 28, 2022, between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. and Ira Fils

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Ira Fils This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the ?Agreement?) is dated as of June 16, 2022 and is entered into by and between El Pollo Loco, Inc.

Severance and Separation Agreement, dated June 15, 2022, between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. and Miguel Lozano

CONFIDENTIAL SEVERANCE AND SEPARATION AGREEMENT ? This Confidential Severance and Separation Agreement (?Agreement?) is made and entered into between Miguel Lozano (?Executive?), on behalf of himself, Executive?s agents, heirs, executors, successors, agents, and assigns, and El Pollo Loco, Inc.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 15, 2022 ? Commission File Number: 001-36556 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 7, 2022 ? Commission File Number: 001-36556 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 2, 2022 ? Commission File Number: 001-36556 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

El Pollo Loco Appoints Ira Fils as Chief Financial Officer

?? El Pollo Loco Appoints Ira Fils as Chief Financial Officer ? COSTA MESA, CA ? June 2, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) ? El Pollo Loco, Inc.

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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2022 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA ? May 4, 2022 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended March 30, 2022 Highlights for the first quarter ended March 30, 2022 compared to the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 were as follows: ? Total revenue was $110.1 million c

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2022 ? EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Definitive Proxy Sta

Form of Restricted Share Agreement under 2021 Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.32 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED SHARE AGREEMENT ? EMPLOYEE ? This Restricted Share Award Agreement (this ?Restricted Share Agreement?), dated as of , (the ?Date of Grant?), is made by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?) and (the ?Employee?). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

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Form of Franchise Agreement (2021)

Exhibit 10.17 El Pollo Loco Unit #3### Location Test, CA ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? EL POLLO LOCO? FRANCHISE AGREEMENT ? Dated: ? ? ? ? ? Location: Franchisee: Franchisee Notice Address: Franchisee Notice Facsimile Number: ? ? ? ? (Disclosure Document Control No. 033021) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Exhibit D of Multi-State Disclosure Document Control No. 033021 Franchise Agreement - Page 1 of 128 Exhibit 10.17 E

Form of Franchise Development Agreement (2021)

Exhibit 10.18 Development Agreement # ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? EL POLLO LOCO? FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ? Dated: ? ? ? ? ? Territory: Developer: ? ? ? ? (Disclosure Document Control No. 033021) ? Exhibit G of Multi-State Disclosure Document (Control No. 033021) Franchise Development Agreement - Page 1 of 25 Exhibit 10.18 Development Agreement # TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Development Rights in Ter

Employment Agreement, dated March 9, 2022, between El Pollo Loco, Inc. and Laurance Roberts

Exhibit 10.37 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Laurance Roberts This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the ?Agreement?) is dated as of March 8, 2022 and is entered into by and between El Pollo Loco, Inc. (the ?Company?) and Laurance Roberts (the ?Executive?). WHEREAS, the Company desires to continue to employ Executive as the Company?s [Title]; and WHEREAS, Executive is willing to accept such continued employment on the

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (Non-Employee Directors)

Exhibit 10.33 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED SHARE AGREEMENT ? NON-OFFICER DIRECTOR ? This Restricted Share Award Agreement (this ?Restricted Share Agreement?), dated as of , (the ?Date of Grant?), is made by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?) and (the ?Non-Officer Director?). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall ha

Form of Stock Option Awards Agreement under 2021 Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.31 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AWARD AGREEMENT (this ?Option Agreement?), is made effective as of , (the ?Date of Grant?), by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), and (the ?Participant?): R E C I T A L S: WHEREAS, the Company has adopted the El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Equity In

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 10, 2022 ? EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdicti

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA ? March 10, 2022 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended December 29, 2021. Highlights for the fourth quarter ended December 29, 2021 compared to the fourth quarter ended December 30, 2020 were as follows: ? Total revenue was

LOCO / El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 4)* Name of issuer: El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 268603107 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2021 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is

LOCO / El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc / DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3 )* El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 1, 2022 ? Commission File Number: 001-36556 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 10, 2022 ? EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdic

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Provides Fourth Quarter Business Update

? Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Provides Fourth Quarter Business Update COSTA MESA, CA ? January 10, 2022 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) (the ?Company?), in conjunction with the company?s participation at the 24th annual ICR Conference, today provided an update on its business during the fourth quarter ended December 29, 2021. ? System-wide comparable restaurant sales fo

El Pollo Loco Appoints Deborah Gonzalez and Nancy Faginas-Cody to its Board of Directors Marketing and IT Veterans Join El Pollo Loco’s Board of Directors

Exhibit 99.1 ? El Pollo Loco Appoints Deborah Gonzalez and Nancy Faginas-Cody to its Board of Directors ? Marketing and IT Veterans Join El Pollo Loco?s Board of Directors ? COSTA MESA, Calif., December 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) ? El Pollo Loco, Inc. (?El Pollo Loco? or ?the Company?) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation?s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announced it appointed Deborah G

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 8, 2021 ? Commission File Number: 001-36556 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

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Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 4, 2021 ? EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdic

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA ? November 4, 2021 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended September 29, 2021 Highlights for the third quarter ended September 29, 2021 compared to the third quarter ended September 23, 2020 were as follows: ? Total revenue was

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 11, 2021 ? Commission File Number: 001-36556 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

El Pollo Loco Announces CEO Transition Industry Veteran and El Pollo Loco CFO Laurance “Larry” Roberts Announced as Interim CEO

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Announces CEO Transition Industry Veteran and El Pollo Loco CFO Laurance ?Larry? Roberts Announced as Interim CEO COSTA MESA, Calif., October 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) ? El Pollo Loco, Inc. (?El Pollo Loco? or ?the Company?) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation?s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announced the resignation of Bernard Acoca as Director, Chief Exec

Release and Consulting Agreement, dated October 14, 2021, between El Pollo Loco, Inc. and Bernard Acoca

Exhibit 10.2 RELEASE AND CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Release and Consulting Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is entered into this 14th day of October 2021, by and between Bernard Acoca, an individual (?Executive?), and El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?). WHEREAS, Executive was employed by the Company or one of its subsidiaries pursuant to the terms of Executive?s Employ

Letter Agreement, dated October 15, 2021, between the Company and Laurance Roberts

Exhibit 10.1 ? EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. ? October 15, 2021 ? Laurance Roberts ? Dear Larry, ? This letter agreement (the ?Agreement?) supplements the Employment Agreement entered into by and between you and El Pollo Loco, Inc., dated July 14, 2013 (the ?Employment Agreement?). The purpose of this Agreement is to confirm your appointment as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of El Pollo Loco H

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 2021.

? As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 2021. ? Registration No. 333-226621 Registration No. 333-224730 ? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-226621 REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-224730 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 2021.

? As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 2021. ? Registration No. 333-226621 Registration No. 333-224730 ? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-226621 REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-224730 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 20, 2021.

? As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 20, 2021. ? Registration No. 333- ? ? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? ? ? Delaware ? 20-356182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2021 ? EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA ? August 5, 2021 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended June 30, 2021. Highlights for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 compared to the second quarter ended June 24, 2020 were as follows: ? Total revenue was $122.0 milli

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

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Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2021 ? EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdicti

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA ? August 5, 2021 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended June 30, 2021. Highlights for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 compared to the second quarter ended June 24, 2020 were as follows: ? Total revenue was $122.0 milli

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.1 ? EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN ? Section 1. Purpose of Plan. The name of the Plan is the El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan (formerly the El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. 2018 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan). The purposes of the Plan are to (i) provide an additional incentive to selected employees, directors, independent contractors and consultants of

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 8, 2021 ? Commission File Number: 001-36556 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF DERIVATIVE ACTION, PROPOSED PARTIAL SETTLEMENT OF DERIVATIVE ACTION, SETTLEMENT HEARING AND RIGHT TO APPEAR

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Notice of Pendency of Derivative Action, Proposed Partial Settlement of Derivative Action, Settlement Hearing and Right to Appear COSTA MESA, Calif., May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The following is being released by El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOCO) pursuant to an order of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. ? ? ? IN THE CO

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 2, 2021 ? Commission File Number: 001-36556 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF DERIVATIVE ACTION, PROPOSED PARTIAL SETTLEMENT OF DERIVATIVE ACTION, SETTLEMENT HEARING AND RIGHT TO APPEAR

Exhibit 99.2 IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE ? ? ? KEVIN DIEP, derivatively on behalf of EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC., Plaintiff, v. STEPHEN J. SATHER, LAURANCE ROBERTS, EDWARD J. VALLE, KAY BOGEAJIS, DOUGLAS K. AMMERMAN, SAMUEL N. BORGESE, and TRIMARAN POLLO PARTNERS, L.L.C., Defendants, and EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC., Nominal Defendant. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? C.A. No. 12760-CM ? NOTIC

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

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Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2021 ? EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2021 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA ? May 6, 2021 ? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended March 31, 2021. Highlights for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 compared to the first quarter ended March 25, 2020 were as follows: ? Total revenue was $107.7 million

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? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Definitive Proxy Sta

Annual Report - 10-K

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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – March 11, 2021 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 14-week period ended December 30, 2020 Highlights for the fourth quarter ended December 30, 2020 compared to the fourth quarter ended December 25, 2019 were as follows: ● Total revenue was $

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 11, 2021 ? EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdicti

SCHEDULE 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2 )* El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 3)*

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 3)* Name of issuer: El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 268603107 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2020 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is

SCHEDULE 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1 )* El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 12, 2021 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Provides Business Update in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Provides Business Update in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic COSTA MESA, CA – January 12, 2020 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) (the “Company”) today provided an update on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on its business during the fourth quarter ended December 30, 2020. ● System-wide comparable restaurant sales for the fourth quarter decreased

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 23, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Numbe

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – October 29, 2020 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended September 23, 2020. Highlights for the third quarter ended September 23, 2020, compared to the third quarter ended September 25, 2019 were as follows: ● Total revenue w

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 29, 2020 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 24, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 00

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – July 30, 2020 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended June 24, 2020 and provided a business update on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights for the second quarter ended June 24, 2020, compared to the second quarter

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2020 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 2, 2020 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 25, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-36556 EL POLLO

Severance Agreement and General Release between Hector Muñoz and El Pollo Loco, Inc.

Exhibit 10.1 SEVERANCE AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE This Severance Agreement and General Release (“Agreement”) is made and entered into between Hector Munoz (“Employee”) on behalf of Employee’s agents, heirs, executors, successors, agents, and assigns, and El Pollo Loco (“Employer”) on behalf of itself and its past and present officers, board, agents, past and present employees, assigns, insurers

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2020 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – April 30, 2020 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended March 25, 2020 and provided a business update on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights for the first quarter ended March 25, 2020, compared to the first quarter

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 30, 2020 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

LOCO / El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. DEFA14A - - DEFA14A

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LOCO / El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. DEF 14A - - DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) Information Required in Proxy Statement Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Provides Business Update in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Provides Business Update in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic COSTA MESA, CA – April 8, 2020 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) (the “Company”) today provided a business update and announced a series of actions the Company is taking to navigate the COVID-19 global pandemic. The primary goal of the Company’s actions is to ensure the safety of its employ

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 8, 2020 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 18, 2020 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under 2018 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.26 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT You (the "Participant') are hereby awarded restricted share units (the "RSUs"), pursuant to the El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") 2018 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), on the terms and conditions in this Restricted Share Unit Award Agreement (this "Award Agreement ") and on the terms and conditio

Form of Franchise Agreement (2019)

Exhibit 10.15 EL POLLO LOCO® FRANCHISE AGREEMENT Dated: Location: Franchisee: Franchisee Notice Address: Franchisee Notice Facsimile Number: (Disclosure Document Control No. 032619) TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1.SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT 4 2.THE EL POLLO LOCO® MARKS & SYSTEM 5 3.TERM 7 4.SITE DEVELOPMENT 7 5.IMPROVEMENTS, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT 8 6.FEES, TAXES AND OTHER CHARGES 11 7.FINANCIAL REPORTIN

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under 2018 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.24 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. 2018 OMNIBUS EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED SHARE AGREEMENT EMPLOYEE This Restricted Share Award Agreement (this “Restricted Share Agreement”), dated as of , 2020 (the “Date of Grant”), is made by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and (the “Employee”). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the mea

Form of Franchise Development Agreement (2019)

Exhibit 10.16 EL POLLO LOCO® FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Dated: Territory: Developer: (Disclosure Document Control No. 032619) TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS IN TERRITORY. 4 2.LIMITATION ON DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS. 5 3.DEVELOPMENT FEE. 9 4.TERM OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. 10 5.TERRITORY CONFLICTS. 10 6.PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF EL POLLO LOCO. 11 7.INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION. 11 8.TRANSFER OF R

Description of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Capital Stock

Exhibit 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK OF EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. References to “we,” “us” and “our” refer to El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. The following is a summary of the rights and preferences of our capital stock and preferred stock, related provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, and certain applicable provisions of Delaware law. While we believe that the following d

Form of Stock Option Awards Agreement under 2018 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.27 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. 2018 OMNIBUS EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AWARD AGREEMENT (this “Option Agreement”), is made effective as of , (the “Date of Grant”), by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and (the “Participant”): R E C I T A L S: WHEREAS, the Company has adopted the El Pollo Loco Holdings, I

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under 2018 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (Non-Employee Directors)

Exhibit 10.25 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. 2018 OMNIBUS EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED SHARE AGREEMENT NON-OFFICER DIRECTOR This Restricted Share Award Agreement (this “Restricted Share Agreement”), dated as of , (the “Date of Grant”), is made by and between El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and (the “Non-Officer Director”). Capitalized terms not defined herein

LOCO / El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. 10-K - Annual Report - 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark one) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 25, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-36556 EL POLLO LOCO H

Employment Agreement between Hector Munoz and El Pollo Loco, Inc.

Exhibit 10.30 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT HECTOR MUNOZ EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) dated as of October , 2018 by and between El Pollo Loco, Inc. (the “Company”) and Hector Munoz (the “Executive”). WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ Executive as the Company's Chief Marketing Officer; and WHEREAS, Executive is willing to accept such employment on the terms hereinafter set forth in this Agree

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 5, 2020 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results

EX-99.1 2 ex991q42019.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – March 5, 2020 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended December 25, 2019. Highlights for the fourth quarter ended December 25, 2019, compared to the fourth quarter ended December 26, 201

LOCO / El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. / ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which th

LOCO / El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. / DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 268603107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which t

LOCO / El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 2)* Name of issuer: El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 268603107 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2019 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is f

LOCO / El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. 10-Q - Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 25, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-36556 EL PO

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results

EX-99.1 2 ex991q32019.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – October 31, 2019 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended September 25, 2019. Highlights for the third quarter ended September 25, 2019, compared to the third quarter ended September 26,

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2019 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

LOCO / El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. 10-Q - Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 26, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-36556 EL POLLO L

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – August 1, 2019 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended June 26, 2019. Highlights for the second quarter ended June 26, 2019, compared to the second quarter ended June 27, 2018 were as follows: • Total revenue increased 1.9%

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 2, 2019 (August 1, 2019) EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 4, 2019 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

LOCO / El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. 10-Q Quarterly Report 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 27, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-36556 EL POLLO

Employment Agreement between Miguel Lozano and El Pollo Loco, Inc.

Exhibit 10.31 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT MIGUEL LOZANO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) dated as of March , 2019 by and between El Pollo Loco, Inc. (the “Company”) and Miguel Lozano (the “Executive”). WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ Executive as the Company's Chief Operating Officer; and WHEREAS, Executive is willing to accept such employment on the terms hereinafter set forth in this Agree

Confidential Separation Agreement between Gus Siade and El Pollo Loco, Inc.

Exhibit 10.32 CONFIDENTIAL SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND RELEASE This Confidential Separation Agreement and Release ( “Agreement”) is entered into by and between Gus Siade (“Siade”), individually, and El Pollo Loco, Inc. (hereinafter known as “Company” or “El Pollo Loco”). RECITALS A.Siade worked for El Pollo Loco as the Senior Vice President, Operations (“SVP, Operations”) and, as result of the elimin

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2019 Financial Results

EX-99.1 2 ex991q12019.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2019 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – May 2, 2019 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended March 27, 2019. Highlights for the first quarter ended March 27, 2019, compared to the first quarter ended March 28, 2018 were as foll

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2019 (May 2, 2019) EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

LOCO / El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) Information Required in Proxy Statement Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

LOCO / El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) Information Required in Proxy Statement Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 26, 2019 EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

99.1 Press Release of the Company dated March 26, 2019.

EX-2.99.1 2 a8-kex991.htm EXHIBIT 2.99.1 Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Names Miguel Lozano as New Chief Operating Officer Former Starbucks Executive Completes New Executive Team Leading El Pollo Loco's Transformation COSTA MESA, Calif., March 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - El Pollo Loco, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken chain, today announced

LOCO / El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. 10-K (Annual Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark one) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 26, 2018 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-36556 EL POLLO LOCO H

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2018 Financial Results

EX-99.1 2 ex991q42018.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2018 Financial Results COSTA MESA, CA – March 7, 2019 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended December 26, 2018. Highlights for the fourth quarter ended December 26, 2018, compared to the fourth quarter ended December 27, 201

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 8, 2019 (March 7, 2019) EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpo