The strength of family. The power of food.

Build your portfolio on generations of success when you join the El Pollo Loco franchise familia.

Strong familia. Strong investment. Strong future.

This innovative QSR concept has plenty of room for growth.  

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Incredible Food

A unique menu of fresher, fire-grilled chicken favorites

Group 15

Growing Familia

Markets available across the U.S.
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Fiery Potential

$3.2M* average annual sales for the top 25% of franchise restaurants
Jay Spongberg

In addition to having amazing food, the margins are amazing, and the growth opportunities are tremendous.

JAY SPONGBERG,

MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISE OWNER

Grab your seat at our franchise table

Hot markets available across the U.S.

MARKETS AVAILABLE

SOLD OUT

FUTURE EXPANSION

Love in the food.
Strength in the family. ​

A unique menu drives ROI and sets us apart from the competition.
8 Piece Family Feast

Incredible Mexican Food

El Pollo Loco offers fresher options centered around our famous fire-grilled chicken. Our decades-old family marinade recipe and slow grilling time result in perfect, juicy chicken that our guests love.

Fast-Growing Familia

What started out as a family restaurant has grown into an extraordinary investment opportunity that stands apart in the chicken category. Markets are available across the U.S., with nearly 500 restaurants to date and still growing strong.
Chef with cowboy hat grilling chicken
El Pollo Loco Franchise Exterior

Fiery Investment Potential

This established brand is the perfect complement to your portfolio — the top 25% of franchise restaurants enjoy $3.2M* in average annual sales.

Join our familia

We’re looking for investors with knowledge of the QSR category. If you have five or more years of restaurant experience and can open at least three El Pollo locations, we want to hear from you.

$2M

NET WORTH

$900,000

LIQUID CAPITAL
Angel Lara