El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
El Pollo Loco delivered Q2 revenue of $129.6 million, with system-wide comparable restaurant sales increasing 3.9% and restaurant contribution margin improving to 19.5%. Operating income surged to $18.7 million from $11.3 million a year ago, aided by a $6.3 million net legal settlement and lower G&A expenses.
Key figures
- Eps
- 0.43
- Revenue
- $129.6 million
- Guidance
- FY26 Adjusted EBITDA $68M-$70M (raised), System-wide comp sales 3.5%-4.5% (raised)
- Revenue Yoy
- 3.0%
- Adjusted ebitda
- $19.1 million
- Franchise revenue
- $12.9 million
- System wide comp sales
- 3.9%
- Company operated revenue
- $108.1 million
- Restaurant contribution margin
- 19.5%
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