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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: [email protected]
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:
U.S. -- 329;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 4
-North America -- Operations in 5 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 299 in CA, 13 in NV,11 in AZ
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 25
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 5, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States Except VA (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 8 FT, 17 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,400 SF; FS, SF, SC
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $250K
Total Investment: $425-630
Average Total Investment: $527.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $500K
Fees:
-Franchise: $40K
-Average Franchise Fee: $40.0K
-Royalty: 4%
-Average Royalty: 4.0%
-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
Financial Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 142
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 6 Weeks in Southern CA.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: West, Southwest,Upper Midwest, Northeast
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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