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EL POLLO LOCO INC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

El Pollo Loco is a Mexican-style quick-service restaurant chain famous for its flame-grilled chicken marinated in citrus and herbs. Founded in 1975 in Mexico and introduced to the US market in 1980, El Pollo Loco operates approximately 500 locations primarily in California and the Southwest. Franchisees benefit from a distinctive menu differentiator, strong brand heritage, and a loyal consumer base seeking flavorful higher-quality fast-casual Mexican cuisine.

Actively Growing
$971K–$2.2M
Investment
$40K
Franchise Fee
4%
Royalty
$971K+
Liquid Capital
1 mapped
Territories
1 open
Available

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💰Investment Budget
Total investment: $971K–$2.2M
📍Territory Availability
1 open / 1 mapped territories
🏷️Industry Category
Other franchise
👤Ownership Style
Ownership options not specified
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About EL POLLO LOCO INC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

El Pollo Loco is a Mexican-style quick-service restaurant chain famous for its flame-grilled chicken marinated in citrus and herbs. Founded in 1975 in Mexico and introduced to the US market in 1980, El Pollo Loco operates approximately 500 locations primarily in California and the Southwest. Franchisees benefit from a distinctive menu differentiator, strong brand heritage, and a loyal consumer base seeking flavorful higher-quality fast-casual Mexican cuisine.

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Investment At-a-Glance

$971K–$2.2M
Total Investment
$40K
Franchise Fee
4%
Royalty %
$971K+
Min. Liquid Capital

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2
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3
Funding & Validation
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4
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CEO Approval
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EL POLLO LOCO INC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT Franchise Cost & Investment

The total investment range to open a EL POLLO LOCO INC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT franchise is $971K–$2.2M. The initial franchise fee is $40K. Ongoing royalty is 4%.

EL POLLO LOCO INC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT Franchise Territories

EL POLLO LOCO INC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT currently has 1 mapped territories nationwide. There are 1 open territories shown on the live map.

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