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Restaurant Business
Another restaurant chain doesn’t get sold
Nelson Peltz declined to acquire Wendy's, signaling investor caution in the restaurant M&A market.
CW33.com
El Pollo Loco launches music contest for free chicken
Routine promotional contest — no insight into loyalty strategy, CAC efficiency, or broader campaign effectiveness.
QSR Magazine
El Pollo Loco Sees Bigger Future Beyond California
El Pollo Loco is pursuing expansion beyond its California base, signaling the chain's ambition to grow into new markets beyond its historical stronghold.
Nation's Restaurant News (Video)▶ Watch
Burger King is being called the hottest chain in America while Salad and Go shuttered all locations; major QSR chains including McDonald's and Wendy's reported quarterly earnings.
Marketing Dive
Panera Bread hires CMO from Cava as transformation work continues
Panera Bread appointed Andrew Rebhun, former CMO of Cava and El Pollo Loco, to lead its marketing function as the chain pursues a broader transformation.
edhat
Popular Grilled Chicken Chain El Pollo Loco is Returning to Goleta After 8 Years
Single-location reopening — no strategic signal for multi-location operators.
entrepreneur.com
El Pollo Loco's Turnaround Plan Was Supposed to Take 3 Years. It's Already Ahead of Schedule.
El Pollo Loco is executing its turnaround plan faster than the originally projected three-year timeline.
Nation's Restaurant News (Video)▶ Watch
Burger King gained attention as a top performer while Salad and Go shut down all locations; meanwhile major chains including McDonald's and Wendy's released quarterly earnings.
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The good, bad, and meh of restaurant earnings, featuring Burger King, Texas Roadhouse, Wendy’s, and more
Major chains including McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's reported quarterly earnings this week, while Salad and Go closed all locations—signaling mixed health across different restaurant segments.
Nation's Restaurant News (Video)▶ Watch
Wendy's reported declining same-store sales last quarter, El Pollo Loco is considering making a chicken tender item permanent, and Sweetgreen faced a Cyclospora outbreak that set back its recovery eff
Nation's Restaurant News
Menu innovation drives new occasions, higher checks at El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco introduced menu innovations including Loco Tenders, Loaded Quesadillas, and a coffee platform, which the brand attributes to creating new eating occasions and attracting younger customer
QSR Magazine
Panera Names Andy Rebhun CMO
Panera appointed Andrew Rebhun as Chief Marketing Officer, tasking him with oversight of brand, digital, loyalty, menu innovation, and media functions.
Yahoo! Finance Canada
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: System-Wide Comps Rise 3. ...
El Pollo Loco reported positive system-wide comparable sales growth in Q2 2026, signaling continued customer demand amid a competitive QSR environment.
The Chronicle-Journal
El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) Reports Non-GAAP EPS Above Analyst Estimates In Q2 CY2026 Earnings
El Pollo Loco reported non-GAAP EPS above analyst expectations for Q2 2026.
Yahoo
El Pollo Loco to host grand opening of new East El Paso site
Single-unit opening announcement — no strategic or multi-location operator signal.
Restaurant Business
Cultural relevance has become the restaurant industry's new North Star
Yum Brands' influence is reshaping how restaurants approach marketing, menu innovation, and customer engagement.
GlobeNewswire Restaurants
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Results on Thursday, August 6, 2026
El Pollo Loco will report its second-quarter 2026 results on August 6, 2026.
QSR Magazine
El Pollo Loco Debuts Month-Long Loco Days Loyalty Promotion
El Pollo Loco is launching Loco Days, a month-long loyalty promotion for Loco Rewards members running July 14 through August 10, featuring interactive challenges—signaling a shift toward engagement-ba
Nation's Restaurant News (Video)▶ Watch
Nation's Restaurant News reports on restaurant industry headwinds including mass closures and job losses, alongside Jersey Mike's planned IPO and recent employment data.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
El Pollo Loco Lubbock announces opening day, giveaways, expansion
Single-location opening announcement — no relevance for multi-unit operator strategy.
QSR Magazine
El Pollo Loco Opens in Idaho for First Time
El Pollo Loco opened its first Idaho location, marking entry into its 10th state and continuing its geographic expansion.
GlobeNewswire Restaurants
El Pollo Loco® Marks Development Milestone as it Enters 10th State
El Pollo Loco has expanded into its 10th state as its development pipeline accelerates and unit economics improve.
Restaurant Business
Restaurant chains put TikTok trends on the menu
Multiple restaurant chains including Baskin-Robbins, IHOP, and others are incorporating TikTok-driven trends into their menus, signaling that social media virality has become a tangible factor in menu
GlobeNewswire Restaurants
El Pollo Loco® Introduces its Loaded Quesadillas and Chatacoffee™
El Pollo Loco is launching loaded quesadillas and Chatacoffee on June 25, with loyalty members receiving early access—a move that signals the chain's focus on menu expansion and customer retention thr
Nation’s Restaurant News
El Pollo Loco’s margin, marketing, menu momentum continues
El Pollo Loco is showing improvement across margins, marketing effectiveness, and menu performance.
Restaurant Technology Network▶ Watch
Computer-vision implementations at major chains show cross-functional ROI in operations and loss prevention — real deployment lessons from scale.
Nation’s Restaurant News
El Pollo Loco has upgraded its loyalty program
El Pollo Loco has upgraded its loyalty program.
PYMNTS.com
How El Pollo Loco Uses AI To Help Personalize Rewards Program Offerings
Real-world case of AI segmentation in loyalty mechanics shows mid-size chains can now personalize offer strategy without building in-house data science teams.