El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco
3333 Michelson Dr., # 550
Irvine, CA 92612
800#: (800) 997-6556
Tel: (949) 399-2055
Fax: (949) 399-2025
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.elpolloloco.com
Contact: Mr. Marcy Contreras, Franchise Development
The nation's leading flame-broiled chicken, quick-service restaurant, specializing in great tasting Mexican food that offers customers a wholesome alternative to traditional fast-food.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1975
First Franchise: 1983
Franchise Units: 156
Company-Owned Units: 127
Total Units: 283
Distribution:
U.S. -- 270;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 4
�North America -- Operations in 4 States
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 250 in CA, 9 in AZ, 7 in NV
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:20
Franchisee Qualifications:5, 5, 5, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA
Average Number of Employees: 8 FT, 17 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,600 SF; FS, SF, SC
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $300K minimum
Total Investment: $502K-1MM
Average Total Investment: $775.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $1MM
Fees
�Franchise: $40K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $40.0K
�Royalty: 4%
�Average Royalty: 4.0%
�Advertising: 4-5%
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: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 75
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 6 Weeks in Southern CA.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: CA, AZ, NV, TX
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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