El Pollo Loco appoints new independent board director
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El Pollo LoCo ( (LOCO) ) just unveiled an update.
On January 27, 2026, El Pollo Loco announced that longtime board member Mark Buller would retire from its Board of Directors effective February 28, 2026, after a decade of service, with the company emphasizing that his departure was not due to any disagreement and crediting him with helping improve restaurant operations. To fill the resulting vacancy and support its national expansion strategy, the board, on the same date and effective March 1, 2026, appointed Domino’s Pizza Executive Vice President and Chief Restaurant Officer Frank Garrido as an independent director and member of the Compensation and Nominating and Governance committees, bringing extensive franchise, operations, and technology experience from major restaurant brands that is expected to strengthen El Pollo Loco’s operational leadership and focus on maximizing shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (LOCO) stock is a Buy with a $12.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on El Pollo LoCo stock, see the LOCO Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on LOCO Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, LOCO is a Outperform.
El Pollo Loco’s strong revenue growth and improved leverage are significant positives, supported by attractive valuation and positive earnings call insights. However, challenges in net profit margins, cash conversion efficiency, and increased operating expenses slightly temper the overall outlook.
To see Spark’s full report on LOCO stock, click here.
More about El Pollo LoCo
El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq: LOCO) is the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, offering Mexican-inspired, quick-service meals positioned as flavorful and better-for-you options. Founded in the U.S. in 1980, the company now operates more than 500 company-owned and franchised locations across several western and southern states, with additional sites in development and a growing international presence through licensed restaurants in the Philippines.
Average Trading Volume: 268,108
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $321.4M
See more insights into LOCO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.
