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AI Earnings Predictions for El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. (LOCO)

Machine learning predictions based on historical earnings data and price patterns

Latest Prediction

SELL

1-Day Prediction

-3.13%

$10.54

0% positive prob.

5-Day Prediction

-4.09%

$10.43

0% positive prob.

20-Day Prediction

-0.19%

$10.86

0% positive prob.

Price at prediction: $10.88 Confidence: 100.0% Model AUC: 1.0000 Quarter: Q4 2025

Historical Earnings Predictions

Quarter Signal 1D Return 5D Return 20D Return Confidence Actual 5D
Q4 2025 SELL -3.13% -4.09% -0.19% 100.0% Pending
Q3 2025 BUY +4.78% +6.56% +3.80% 100.0% +14.02%

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2025
Q4

Q4 2025 Earnings

8-K SELL

Mar 12, 2026 · 100% conf.

AI Prediction SELL

1D

-3.13%

$10.54

Act: +16.91%

5D

-4.09%

$10.43

20D

-0.19%

$10.86

Price: $10.88 Prob +5D: 0% AUC: 1.000
0001606366-26-000012

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC._March 12, 2026 true0001606366false0001606366us-gaap:CommonStockMember2026-03-122026-03-120001606366loco:RightsToPurchaseSeriesPreferredStockParValue0.01PerShareMember2026-03-122026-03-1200016063662026-03-122026-03-12 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 12, 2026 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

575 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Rights to Purchase Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share ​ The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​ ​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 12, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number ​ ​ Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated March 12, 2026

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: March 12, 2026

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Ira Fils

Ira Fils

Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2025
Q3

Q3 2025 Earnings

8-K BUY

Oct 30, 2025 · 100% conf.

AI Prediction BUY

1D

+4.78%

$9.49

Act: +12.80%

5D

+6.56%

$9.65

Act: +14.02%

20D

+3.80%

$9.40

Act: +20.31%

Price: $9.06 Prob +5D: 100% AUC: 1.000
0001606366-25-000047

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC._October 30, 2025 true0001606366false0001606366us-gaap:CommonStockMember2025-10-302025-10-300001606366loco:RightsToPurchaseSeriesPreferredStockParValue0.01PerShareMember2025-10-302025-10-3000016063662025-10-302025-10-30 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 30, 2025 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Rights to Purchase Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share ​ The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​ ​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 30, 2025 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its third quarter ended September 24, 2025. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated October 30, 2025

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: October 30, 2025

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Ira Fils

Ira Fils

Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2025
Q2

Q2 2025 Earnings

8-K

Jul 31, 2025

0001606366-25-000035

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC._July 31, 2025 true0001606366false0001606366us-gaap:CommonStockMember2025-07-312025-07-310001606366loco:RightsToPurchaseSeriesPreferredStockParValue0.01PerShareMember2025-07-312025-07-3100016063662025-07-312025-07-31 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2025 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Rights to Purchase Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share ​ The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​ ​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 31, 2025 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its second quarter ended June 25, 2025. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated July 31, 2025

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: July 31, 2025

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Ira Fils

Ira Fils

Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2025
Q1

Q1 2025 Earnings

8-K

May 1, 2025

0001606366-25-000027

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC._May 1, 2025 true0001606366false0001606366us-gaap:CommonStockMember2025-05-012025-05-010001606366loco:RightsToPurchaseSeriesPreferredStockParValue0.01PerShareMember2025-05-012025-05-0100016063662025-05-012025-05-01 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2025 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Rights to Purchase Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share ​ The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​ ​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 1, 2025 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its first quarter ended March 26, 2025. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated May 1, 2025

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: May 1, 2025

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Ira Fils

Ira Fils

Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2024
Q4

Q4 2024 Earnings

8-K

Mar 6, 2025

0001606366-25-000004

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC._March 6, 2025 true0001606366false0001606366us-gaap:CommonStockMember2025-03-062025-03-060001606366loco:RightsToPurchaseSeriesPreferredStockParValue0.01PerShareMember2025-03-062025-03-0600016063662025-03-062025-03-06 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 6, 2025 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Rights to Purchase Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share ​ The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​ ​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 6, 2025 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 25, 2024. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated March 6, 2025

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: March 6, 2025

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Ira Fils

Ira Fils

Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2024
Q3

Q3 2024 Earnings

8-K

Oct 31, 2024

0001606366-24-000046

true0001606366false0001606366us-gaap:CommonStockMember2024-10-312024-10-310001606366loco:RightsToPurchaseSeriesPreferredStockParValue0.01PerShareMember2024-10-312024-10-3100016063662024-10-312024-10-31 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2024 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Rights to Purchase Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share ​ The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​ ​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 31, 2024 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its third quarter ended September 25, 2024. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated October 31, 2024

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: October 31, 2024

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Ira Fils

Ira Fils

Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2024
Q2

Q2 2024 Earnings

8-K

Aug 1, 2024

0001606366-24-000037

true0001606366false0001606366us-gaap:CommonStockMember2024-08-012024-08-010001606366loco:RightsToPurchaseSeriesPreferredStockParValue0.01PerShareMember2024-08-012024-08-0100016063662024-08-012024-08-01 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 1, 2024 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Rights to Purchase Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share ​ The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​ ​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 1, 2024 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its second quarter ended June 26, 2024. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated August 1, 2024

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: August 1, 2024

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Ira Fils

Ira Fils

Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2024
Q1

Q1 2024 Earnings

8-K

May 2, 2024

0001606366-24-000025

true0001606366false0001606366us-gaap:CommonStockMember2024-05-022024-05-020001606366loco:RightsToPurchaseSeriesPreferredStockParValue0.01PerShareMember2024-05-022024-05-0200016063662024-05-022024-05-02 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 2, 2024 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Rights to Purchase Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share ​ The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​ ​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 2, 2024 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its first quarter ended March 27, 2024. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated May 2, 2024

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: May 2, 2024

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Ira Fils

Ira Fils

Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2023
Q4

Q4 2023 Earnings

8-K

Mar 7, 2024

0001606366-24-000008

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 7, 2024 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Rights to Purchase Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share ​ The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​ ​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 7, 2024 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 27, 2023. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated March 7, 2024

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: March 7, 2024

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Ira Fils

Ira Fils

Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2023
Q3

Q3 2023 Earnings

8-K

Nov 2, 2023

0001606366-23-000042

true0001606366false0001606366us-gaap:CommonStockMember2023-11-022023-11-020001606366loco:RightsToPurchaseSeriesPreferredStockParValue0.01PerShareMember2023-11-022023-11-0200016063662023-11-022023-11-02 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 2, 2023 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Rights to Purchase Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share ​ The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

​ ​ ​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 2, 2023 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its third quarter ended September 27, 2023. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. Item 8.01 Other Events. ​ On November 2, 2023, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $20,000,000 of shares of the Company’s Common Stock. ​ Shares may be repurchased from time to time on the open market, in block trades, pursuant to structured or derivative transactions or in privately negotiated transactions. The amount and timing of any shares repurchased under the program will be determined at the discretion of management and will depend on a number of factors, including the market price of the Company’s stock, trading volume, general market and economic conditions, the Company’s capital position, legal requirements, and other factors. The Company may also from time to time establish one or more plans under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for the repurchase of shares of its common stock under the program. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular number of shares. The repurchase program will terminate on March 31, 2025 and may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time. ​ ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated November 2, 2023

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: November 2, 2023

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Ira Fils

Ira Fils

Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2023
Q2

Q2 2023 Earnings

8-K

Aug 3, 2023

0001606366-23-000031

0001606366false00016063662023-08-032023-08-03 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 3, 2023 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 3, 2023 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its second quarter ended June 28, 2023. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated August 3, 2023

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: August 3, 2023

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Ira Fils

Ira Fils

Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2023
Q1

Q1 2023 Earnings

8-K

May 4, 2023

0001606366-23-000016

0001606366false00016063662023-05-042023-05-04 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2023 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 4, 2023 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its first quarter ended March 29, 2023. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated May 4, 2023

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: May 4, 2023

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Ira Fils

Ira Fils

Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2022
Q4

Q4 2022 Earnings

8-K

Mar 9, 2023

0001606366-23-000005

0001606366false00016063662023-03-092023-03-09 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 9, 2023 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 9, 2023 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 28, 2022. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated March 9, 2023

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: March 9, 2023

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Ira Fils

Ira Fils

Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2022
Q3

Q3 2022 Earnings

8-K

Nov 3, 2022

0001606366-22-000063

0001606366false00016063662022-11-032022-11-03 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2022 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 3, 2022 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its third quarter ended September 28, 2022. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated November 3, 2022

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: November 3, 2022

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Ira Fils

Ira Fils

Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2022
Q2

Q2 2022 Earnings

8-K

Aug 4, 2022

0001606366-22-000048

0001606366false00016063662022-08-042022-08-04 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 4, 2022 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 4, 2022 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its second quarter ended June 29, 2022. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated August 4, 2022

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: August 4, 2022

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Ira Fils

Ira Fils

Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2022
Q1

Q1 2022 Earnings

8-K

May 4, 2022

0001606366-22-000030

0001606366false00016063662022-05-042022-05-04 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2022 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 4, 2022 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its first quarter ended March 30, 2022. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated May 4, 2022

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: May 4, 2022

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Laurance Roberts

Laurance Roberts

Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2021
Q4

Q4 2021 Earnings

8-K

Mar 10, 2022

0001606366-22-000010

0001606366false00016063662022-03-102022-03-10 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 10, 2022 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 10, 2022 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 29, 2021. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated March 10, 2022

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: March 10, 2022

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Laurance Roberts

Laurance Roberts

Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2021
Q4

Q4 2021 Earnings

8-K

Jan 10, 2022

0001558370-22-000159

0001606366false00016063662022-01-102022-01-10 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 10, 2022 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 10, 2022, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release to provide an update on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business during the fourth quarter ended December 29, 2021. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Press release, dated January 10, 2022

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: January 10, 2022

​ ​ ​

/s/ Laurance Roberts

Laurance Roberts

Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2021
Q3

Q3 2021 Earnings

8-K

Nov 4, 2021

0001606366-21-000069

0001606366false00016063662021-11-042021-11-04 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 4, 2021 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 4, 2021 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its third quarter ended September 29, 2021. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Earnings press release, dated November 4, 2021

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: November 4, 2021

​ ​ Interim Chief Executive Officer and

/s/ Laurance Roberts

Laurance Roberts

Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2021
Q2

Q2 2021 Earnings

8-K/A

Aug 6, 2021

0001606366-21-000052

0001606366false00016063662021-08-052021-08-05 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K/A

(Amendment No. 1) ​

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2021 ​

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.

​ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Delaware 001-36556 20-3563182

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000 N/A

​ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LOCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

​ ​ ​ Explanatory Note On August 5, 2021, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing certain financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2021. The Company is filing this Amendment No.1 to furnish a revised press release (the “Revised Press Release”) that provides certain corrections in the last two rows of the Unaudited Reconciliation of System-Wide Sales to Company-Operated Restaurant Revenue and Total Revenue table included as part of the original press release. Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 5, 2021 the Company issued the Revised Press Release, reflecting the changes described in the Explanatory Note. The Revised Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. ​ Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. ​ Exhibit Number

Description

99.1 ​ Revised Earnings press release, dated August 5, 2021

​ ​ ​

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: August 6, 2021

​ ​ /s/ Laurance Roberts

Laurance Roberts

Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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