El Pollo Loco
Franchise Overview
El Pollo Loco is a fast-casual restaurant franchise specializing in citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken rooted in Mexican culinary heritage, serving burritos, tacos, bowls, and sides that target health-conscious consumers seeking flavorful, quality food at accessible prices.
Just the Facts
For most complete information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
El Pollo Loco Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These El Pollo Loco FDDs, as filed, contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Instant download after purchaseEl Pollo Loco FDD 2026
March 2026
El Pollo Loco FDD 2025
April 2025
El Pollo Loco FDD 2024
April 2024
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