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Frequently asked · El Pollo Loco
What does a El Pollo Loco franchise cost in the US?
Setup and interiors for a El Pollo Loco franchise for the Quick-Service Restaurant format run $794K–$2.7M. On top of that you should budget a $40K franchise fee.
What is the total upfront commitment for a El Pollo Loco franchise?
Adding setup, franchise fee, working capital and deposit, the total upfront commitment starts around $834K. The franchise fee alone is about 5% of that. These are the disclosed upfront figures only — they exclude ongoing royalty and running costs.
What royalty does El Pollo Loco charge?
El Pollo Loco charges a 5% royalty. A separate 5% marketing fund contribution also applies.
How much space does a El Pollo Loco franchise need?
A El Pollo Loco outlet needs from 1800 sq ft for the Quick-Service Restaurant format.
How many El Pollo Loco outlets are there in the US?
El Pollo Loco operates 328 outlets in the US, and has been trading since 1980.
Who is eligible for a El Pollo Loco franchise?
You will need capital of at least $794K, a site of 1800+ sq ft, readiness for a semi-absentee (a manager runs day-to-day) role. Territory: Non-exclusive under Franchise Agreement; 0.5-mile protected radius from restaurant location; franchisor reserves ghost kitchens, non-traditional venues, retail/online/delivery channels; exclusive development rights possible under Development Agreement only, term-limited.
What training and support does El Pollo Loco provide?
El Pollo Loco provides 5 days of formal training. Supply chain: approved suppliers with designated distributor for proprietary items.
How long is the El Pollo Loco franchise agreement?
Agreement terms: 20-yr term · one 10-yr renewal (sign then-current agreement, may differ materially).
How does a El Pollo Loco franchisee earn?
A El Pollo Loco franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet through the Quick-Service Restaurant format. You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.
How current is El Pollo Loco's franchise disclosure?
These figures come from El Pollo Loco's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2025, filed with state regulators.
Is a El Pollo Loco franchise SBA-eligible?
El Pollo Loco is not listed on the SBA Franchise Directory, so SBA-backed financing may not be available. Confirm with your lender.
How many El Pollo Loco units opened and closed recently?
El Pollo Loco's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2025 reports 11 openings and 1 closures. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.
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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, El Pollo Loco requires a minimum investment of $794K in a 1800+ sqft commercial space under a Quick-Service Restaurant model. El Pollo Loco operates 328 outlets across the US, established in 1980. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco is a Food & Beverage brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

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