El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc Dossier
Outlook & Key Dates
Estimates, guidance, catalysts, and upcoming events
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Analyst Coverage
5analysts covering
FY Revenue (est.)
$503.9Mnext fiscal year
FY EPS (est.)
$0.97next fiscal year
Monitoring Framework
Key Performance Indicators
System-wide Comparable Restaurant Sales Growth Quarterly580.0%Target: 2.0% to 4.0%
Restaurant-Level Contribution Margin Quarterly1,920.0%Target: 18.25% to 18.75%
Adjusted EBITDA Quarterly18.2MTarget: $67.5 million to $69.5 million
Loyalty Program Members Annually5.3M
Watch Items
- California Labor Cost InflationTrigger: Minimum wage increases or labor cost exceeding 35% of company-operated restaurant salesAction: Accelerate digital ordering kiosks, optimize labor scheduling, and implement selective menu price increases.
- Franchise Unit Pipeline ExecutionTrigger: Unit openings falling below the target pipeline to double openings year-over-yearAction: Re-evaluate franchisee financing support, streamline permitting assistance, and adjust geographic expansion incentives.
Research as of 20 Jun 2026