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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 6, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Q2 fiscal 2026 results for quarter ended July 1, 2026.
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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q2 fiscal 2026 results for quarter ended July 1, 2026
- Press release issued August 6, 2026, with financial details in Exhibit 99.1
- Exhibit 99.1 furnished, not filed under Exchange Act Section 18 protections
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Q2 revenue rose to $129.6M from $125.8M, supported by 3.9% system-wide comparable sales growth
- Restaurant contribution margin improved to 19.5% from 19.1%, signaling better pricing, operating efficiency, and sales leverage
- Net income increased to $12.8M, or $0.43 diluted EPS, versus $7.1M and $0.24, though $6.3M legal settlement benefited G&A
- Debt fell to $26.0M by July 29 after $25.0M of repayments, while the credit facility maturity extended to August 4, 2031
- 2026 outlook raised to 3.5%-4.5% comparable sales growth and $68M-$70M Adjusted EBITDA; capital spending planned at $33M-$37M
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