El Pollo Loco
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the El Pollo Loco system.
El Pollo Loco
3333 Michelson Dr., # 550
Irvine, CA 92612-0680
800#: (800) 997-6556
Tel: (949) 399-2055
Fax: (949) 399-2025
E-mail: mcontreras@elpolloloco.com
Web Site: www.elpolloloco.com
Contact: Mr. Marcelino Contreras, Director Franchise Development
EL POLLO LOCO is the nation's leading quick-service restaurant chain specializing in flame-grilled chicken. Offering a fresh, wholesome 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, etc.) also served. All feature the delicious citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken that put us on the map.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1975
First Franchise: 1983
Franchise Units: 191
Company-Owned Units: 142
Total Units: 333
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 5 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 299 in CA, 13 in NV,11 in AZ
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 2%
>Hispanic: 25%
>Asian-American: 4%
>Native American: 0%
>Other: 25%
Average Number of Employees: 8 FT, 17 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,400 SF; FS, SF, SC
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $250K
Total Investment: $425-630
Average Total Investment: $527K
Minimum Net Worth: $500K
Fees
>Franchise: $40K
>Average Franchise Fee: $40K
>Royalty: 4%
>Advertising: 5%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 142
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 6 Weeks in Southern CA.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: West, Southwest,Upper Midwest, Northeast
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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