REAL ESTATE
So Many Choices
Given the broad appeal of El Pollo Loco, and the unique ability to provide food customers want for both lunch and dinner, there are many locations which may be suitable for restaurant development.
The Best Locations
Our team is committed to working with franchisees and developers to identify the best possible locations for new restaurants. When potential sites are submitted, our Real Estate team reviews all pertinent site information and then forwards it to our executive team who will make the final recommendation to proceed.
Site Criteria
Freestanding w/drive thru
- 2,300 - 3,200 square feet
- 20,000 - 30,000 + square foot lot
- Excellent building & signage visibility
- Parking for 26+ cars
- 35,000 combined daily traffic
End-Cap w/drive-thru
- 1,800- 3,000 + square foot lease space
- Excellent building & signage visibility
- Adequate parking
- Outdoor seating a plus
Demographics
- El Pollo Loco performs well in the general market as well as the Hispanic or mixed trade area
- Blend of high daytime & residential for strong lunch and dinner sales
- Good retail synergy (lifestyle or power centers)
- Excellent site ingress and egress with traffic signal