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· Franchising.com· April 29, 2019
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El Pollo Loco — page 8
El Pollo Loco is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2017. 184 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants / Chicken.
Former El Pollo Loco Restaurant Manager and Franchisee Becomes Company COO
Miguel Lozano, a former El Pollo Loco restaurant manager and franchisee, is joining the company as its new chief operating officer.
· 1851 Franchise· March 27, 2019
El Pollo Loco Announces Second Rebrand in a Year
El Pollo Loco announces its second rebrand in a year, returning to a similar yellow logo of old and re-categorizing its menu as 'L.A. Mex'.
· 1851 Franchise· March 11, 2019
Friendly’s Announces New Chief Branding Officer Amid Store Closures
After leaving his post as chief marketing officer for fast-casual chicken chain El Pollo Loco earlier this year, Ed Valle has resurfaced in a new role with family restaurant chain Friendly’s.
· 1851 Franchise· December 7, 2018
El Pollo Loco Taps Chicken Fast Food Veteran for CMO Role
El Pollo Loco appoints Hector Muñoz as its new chief marketing officer, bringing experience from Church’s Chicken and Popeyes.
· 1851 Franchise· November 28, 2018
Good News! - November 2018
Monthly digest of selected news items on unit growth, investment and financial developments, international expansion, people, and milestones in franchising.
· Franchising.com· November 18, 2018
El Pollo Loco Picks First Ever Chief People Officer
El Pollo Loco hires Jennifer Jaffe as chief people officer.
· 1851 Franchise· August 28, 2018
El Pollo Loco Multi-Unit Franchisee Expanding in Northern California
Napa Pollo, Inc. has opened its 14th El Pollo Loco restaurant in Santa Rosa, California, marking the brand's first location in the area.
· Franchising.com· July 11, 2018
NRN: El Pollo Loco CMO Ed Valle makes sudden exit
El Pollo Loco's CMO Ed Valle suddenly leaves the franchise, with the company stating a search is underway for a new CMO.
· 1851 Franchise· June 29, 2018
NRN: El Pollo Loco Ordered to Pay $8.8M in Damages to Franchisee
A California jury has ordered El Pollo Loco to pay nearly $9 million in damages to two franchisees in a territory dispute.
· 1851 Franchise· May 8, 2018
Only the Best: Anil Yadav Still Works Hard at Perfection
Anil Yadav, a multi-brand operator, discusses the challenges facing the restaurant industry.
· Franchising.com· April 19, 2018
Nation’s Restaurant News: El Pollo Loco Partners with DoorDash to Expand Delivery to 280 Restaurants
El Pollo Loco partners with DoorDash to expand delivery to 280 restaurants, offering customers a convenient and high-quality dining experience.
· 1851 Franchise· March 7, 2018
Former Starbucks Exec Named CEO of El Pollo Loco
Bernard Acoca is named CEO of El Pollo Loco, bringing a proven track record of driving sales and profit growth through new product development and brand communications.
· 1851 Franchise· March 5, 2018
Nation's Restaurant News: El Pollo Loco names Bernard Acoca CEO
El Pollo Loco is under new leadership. According to a recent article in Nation's Restaurant News, the brand has announced that the former Teavanna president, Bernard Acoca, will take up the role of CEO for the franchise.
· 1851 Franchise· March 1, 2018
El Pollo Loco Multi-Unit Operator Adds New Texas Location
John Murphy and David Henry opened their fourth El Pollo Loco location in Irving, Texas, expanding their multi-unit operation.
· Franchising.com· May 31, 2017
Multi-Brand Operator Adds Salata To Its Holdings
Henry Investment Group adds salad bar concept Salata to its portfolio, signing an area development agreement to open up to 20 restaurants in the Atlanta market.
· Franchising.com· February 8, 2017