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 El Pollo Loco 3333 Michelson Dr., # 550 Irvine, CA 92612-0680 |
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Business Description
EL POLLO LOCO is the nation's leading quick-service restaurant chain specializing in flame-grilled chicken. Offering a fresh, healthy alternative to traditional fast food, EL POLLO LOCO serves its famous citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken with warm tortillas, fresh salsas and a variety of accompaniments. Fresh Mexican entrees (signature grilled burritos, Pollo Bowls, Pollo Salads, chicken quesadillas, etc.) also served. All feature the delicious citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken that put EL POLLO LOCO on the map.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1975
Franchising Since: 1983
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 8 Full-time, 17 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 2,400
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
EL POLLO LOCO is the nation's leading quick-service restaurant chain specializing in flame-grilled chicken. Offering a fresh, healthy alternative to traditional fast food, EL POLLO LOCO serves its famous citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken with warm tortillas, fresh salsas and a variety of accompaniments. Fresh Mexican entrees (signature grilled burritos, Pollo Bowls, Pollo Salads, chicken quesadillas, etc.) also served. All feature the delicious citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken that put EL POLLO LOCO on the map.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1975
Franchising Since: 1983
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 199 | 57.7% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 146 | 42.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 345 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Arizona | 11 |
| 2. California | 299 |
| 3. Nevada | 13 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $1.5MM |
| Cash Investment: | $250K |
| Total Investment: | $425-630K |
| Average Total Investment: | $527K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $40K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $40K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 4% |
| Average Royalty: | 4% |
| Advertising Fee: | 5% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 2,400
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 5 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 20 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 0 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 142 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Southern CA. | 7 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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