$LOCO

Gordon Haskett analyzed 2026 estimate revisions for 22 restaurant companies, finding 9 saw upward revisions, 3 held steady, and 10 faced downward revisions. Cheesecake Factory, Bloomin’ Brands, BJ’s Restaurants, and Starbucks saw upward revisions across all metrics, while Papa Johns, Wendy’s, and others saw downward revisions. The sector gained 6% over 12 months, underperforming the S&P 500's 18% gain. Revisions to same-store sales had the strongest correlation with share price moves.

El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:LOCO) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $129.6 million, up from $125.8 million, with GAAP net income of $12.8 million ($0.43/share). System-wide same-store sales rose 3.9% and restaurant-level margin improved to 19.5%. Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised to $68 million to $70 million; capex guidance lowered to $33 million to $37 million.

El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) reported Q2 2026 results: system-wide same-store sales +3.9%, total revenue $129.6M vs $125.8M, GAAP net income $12.8M or $0.43/share, and adjusted EBITDA $19.1M. Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $68M-$70M and capex lowered to $33M-$37M. Digital sales were ~28% of system sales.

Wendy’s reported same-store sales down 7% and system sales down 8.2% last quarter, with restaurant traffic down 12.5%, citing reduced discounting and shorter breakfast hours. Burger King gained share. El Pollo Loco said Loco Tenders are strong enough to test permanent placement, with same-store sales up 3.9%. Sweetgreen’s same-store sales were down 6.2% amid a Cyclospora outbreak, and it downgraded its outlook.

El Pollo Loco Inc. reported Q2 same-store sales rose 3.9% and total revenue increased 3% to nearly $130 million, according to the company. The growth reflected higher average check size at company-operated and franchise restaurants and new openings. Analysts expected revenue of $130.3 million. The company raised its 2026 same-store sales outlook to 3.5% to 4.5% from 2% to 4%.

El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO) reported Q2 CY2026 results. Revenue rose 3% year on year to $129.6 million but missed Wall Street estimates. Non-GAAP profit was $0.30 per share, 7.8% above analysts’ consensus. Same-store sales increased 3.9% year on year. The stock rose about 2% to $16.71 after the report.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 ​ El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Delivers 3.9% System-wide Comparable Restaurant Sales Raises 2026 Full-Year Outlook ​ COSTA MESA, CA – August 6, 2026 – El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) (the “Company”) today an

BIGLARI, SARDAR sold 100,000 indirectly-held shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) at an average of $16.87 ($16.73–$16.90, $1.69M total) across 4 trades over 2026-08-03 to 2026-08-05.

BIGLARI, SARDAR sold 7,157 indirectly-held shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) at an average of $16.71 ($16.70–$16.71, $0.12M total) across 4 trades over 2026-07-29 to 2026-07-30.

BIGLARI, SARDAR sold 11,000 indirectly-held shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) at $16.71 ($0.18M total) on 2026-07-17.