El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
For the period ended May 26, 2026. Filed May 29, 2026.
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May 26, 2026 · Filed May 29, 2026
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 26, 2026
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc**.**
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-36556 | 20-3563182 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 575 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1100, Costa Mesa, California | 92626 |
|---|---|
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714)599-5000
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | LOCO | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| Rights to Purchase Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share | True | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.¨
The Board of Directors of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) previously approved amending the El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan (the “Equity Incentive Plan”), subject to stockholder approval. As disclosed in Item 5.07 of this Form 8-K, at the Company’s 2026
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