LOCO - NASDAQ
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
$13.88
-2.5%El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name. As of May 04, 2022, the company operated 480 restaurants comprising 189 company-operated and 291 franchised restaurants located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana. It also licenses one restaurant in the Philippines. The company was formerly known as Chicken Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. in April 2014. El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Management Team
Mr. Brian Carmichall
Chief Development Officer
Mr. Tim Welsh
Chief Development Officer
Ms. Elizabeth Goodwin Williams
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Compensation
$1,712,877
Mr. Ira M. Fils
Chief Financial Officer
Compensation
$863,689
Mr. Clark Matthews
Chief Information Officer
Ms. Jill Adams
Chief Marketing Officer
Mr. Bjorn Erland
Chief People Officer
Ms. Anne E. Jollay
EVice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
Ms. Maria Hollandsworth
President & Chief Operating Officer
Compensation
$919,796
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $176K worth of LOCO shares, with no buying activity reported.
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Top Buyers
No buying activity
Top Sellers
Buller Mark
Director
$125K
Fils Ira
Officer: Chief Financial Officer
$51K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bearish signal with $176K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.
Insider Participation
2 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.
SEC Filings
LOCO - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 30, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | April 17, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | 2025 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2024 N/A | April 16, 2024 | May 28, 2024 | 2024 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A N/A | April 27, 2023 | April 27, 2023 | ||
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2022 N/A | April 28, 2022 | April 28, 2022 | 2022 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2021 N/A | April 29, 2021 | April 29, 2021 | 2021 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2020 N/A | April 21, 2020 | June 02, 2020 | 2020 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2019 N/A | April 24, 2019 | June 04, 2019 | 2019 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2018 N/A | April 25, 2018 | June 05, 2018 | 2018 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2017 N/A | April 25, 2017 | June 06, 2017 | 2017 |
Research Paths
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