El Pollo Loco hires Shake Shack vet as COO
El Pollo Loco hires new COO and chief development officer
· Restaurant Dive· September 30, 2026
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El Pollo Loco Plans to Grow in New York
El Pollo Loco plans to grow in New York with 15 restaurants
· QSR Magazine· September 29, 2026
El Pollo Loco Announces New York Expansion and Strengthens Leadership Team to Accelerate Growth
COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2026 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announced its planned entry into New York, including a signed lease for its firs
· Franchising.com· September 29, 2026
Pizza with a Purpose: Happy Joe’s Delivers Compassion Even When it’s not Easy
And while Happy Joe’s President, CEO and Chief Happiness Officer Tom Sacco prefers to stay out of the spotlight, others aren’t staying quiet about the good this company is doing behind the scenes.
· Franchising.com· June 27, 2025