El Pollo Loco Unveils Iconic New Restaurant Design and Eyes Significant Expansion as the Brand Approaches 50th Anniversary
El Pollo Loco has unveiled its new Iconic restaurant prototype featuring a modern and efficient design as it approaches its 50th anniversary in 2025. The updated design maintains familiar brand elements while introducing a new color palette, improved footprint, and enhanced materials. The renovation includes interior upgrades, LED lighting, and energy-efficient systems.
Under newly appointed Chief Development Officer Tim Welsh, the chain plans significant expansion, aiming to reach its 500th location by end of 2024. Currently operating 495 restaurants across seven U.S. states, El Pollo Loco is targeting new markets including Boise, El Paso, Kansas City, and Seattle-Tacoma for 2025 growth.
El Pollo Loco ha svelato il suo nuovo prototipo di ristorante Iconico, che presenta un design moderno ed efficiente in vista del suo 50° anniversario nel 2025. Il design aggiornato mantiene elementi familiari del marchio, introducendo al contempo una nuova palette di colori, un'impronta migliorata e materiali di qualità superiore. La ristrutturazione comprende aggiornamenti interni, illuminazione a LED e sistemi energeticamente efficienti.
Sotto la direzione del nuovo Chief Development Officer Tim Welsh, la catena prevede un'espansione significativa, con l'obiettivo di raggiungere la sua 500ª sede entro la fine del 2024. Attualmente operante con 495 ristoranti in sette stati americani, El Pollo Loco mira a nuovi mercati, tra cui Boise, El Paso, Kansas City e Seattle-Tacoma, per la crescita nel 2025.
El Pollo Loco ha presentado su nuevo prototipo de restaurante icónico con un diseño moderno y eficiente a medida que se acerca a su 50 aniversario en 2025. El diseño actualizado mantiene elementos familiares de la marca, mientras introduce una nueva paleta de colores, una huella mejorada y materiales de calidad superior. La renovación incluye mejoras en el interior, iluminación LED y sistemas energéticamente eficientes.
Bajo la nueva dirección de Chief Development Officer Tim Welsh, la cadena planea una expansión significativa, con el objetivo de alcanzar su 500ª ubicación para finales de 2024. Actualmente, opera 495 restaurantes en siete estados de EE. UU., y El Pollo Loco está apuntando a nuevos mercados como Boise, El Paso, Kansas City y Seattle-Tacoma para crecer en 2025.
엘 폴로 로코는 2025년 50주년을 맞이하여 현대적이고 효율적인 디자인의 새로운 아이코닉 레스토랑 프로토타입을 공개했습니다. 업데이트된 디자인은 익숙한 브랜드 요소를 유지하면서 새로운 색상 팔레트, 개선된 면적, 향상된 자재를 도입했습니다. 리노베이션에는 내부 업그레이드, LED 조명 및 에너지 효율적인 시스템이 포함됩니다.
새로 임명된 최고 개발 책임자 팀 웰시 아래, 이 체인은 2024년 말까지 500번째 매장에 도달하는 것을 목표로 상당한 확장을 계획하고 있습니다. 현재 7개 미국 주에서 495개 레스토랑을 운영하는 엘 폴로 로코는 2025년 성장 목표를 위해 보이시, 엘 파소, 캔자스시티 및 시애틀-타코마와 같은 새로운 시장을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
El Pollo Loco a dévoilé son nouveau prototype de restaurant iconique avec un design moderne et efficace à l'approche de son 50ème anniversaire en 2025. Le design mis à jour conserve des éléments familiers de la marque tout en introduisant une nouvelle palette de couleurs, une empreinte améliorée et des matériaux de qualité supérieure. La rénovation comprend des améliorations intérieures, un éclairage LED et des systèmes écoénergétiques.
Sous la direction du nouveau Chief Development Officer Tim Welsh, la chaîne envisage une expansion significative, visant à atteindre sa 500ème location d'ici la fin de 2024. Actuellement, El Pollo Loco exploite 495 restaurants dans sept États américains et cible de nouveaux marchés, y compris Boise, El Paso, Kansas City et Seattle-Tacoma, pour sa croissance en 2025.
El Pollo Loco hat sein neues ikonisches Restaurant-Prototyp vorgestellt, das ein modernes und effizientes Design aufweist, während es sich dem 50. Jubiläum im Jahr 2025 nähert. Das aktualisierte Design bewahrt vertraute Markenelemente und führt gleichzeitig eine neue Farbpalette, einen verbesserten Grundriss und hochwertigere Materialien ein. Die Renovierung umfasst Innenausbau, LED-Beleuchtung und energieeffiziente Systeme.
Unter dem neu ernannten Chief Development Officer Tim Welsh plant die Kette eine signifikante Expansion, mit dem Ziel, bis Ende 2024 ihre 500. Filiale zu erreichen. Derzeit betreibt El Pollo Loco 495 Restaurants in sieben Bundesstaaten der USA und zielt auf neue Märkte wie Boise, El Paso, Kansas City und Seattle-Tacoma für das Wachstum im Jahr 2025 ab.
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Innovation, Efficiency, and Growth are at the Forefront of the Brand’s Evolution
COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, the nation's premier fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today unveiled their new Iconic restaurant prototype showcasing an enduring, yet modern and efficient design. As the brand approaches its 50th anniversary next year, they look to create a modern legacy of curated experiences, inspired by place and punctuated by new menu innovation.
While the new restaurant prototype includes existing brand elements - such as the fire stack gradient, logo, and font - that fans have come to know and love, these elements now reflect an updated color palette, footprint, and use of materials. Specifics include interior and furniture upgrades to create a bright and airy space; LED lighting; and energy-efficient hoods and HVAC.
The new restaurant design comes on the heels of hiring Tim Welsh as Chief Development Officer earlier this year. Welsh, a registered architect, joins El Pollo Loco with over 25 years of experience in restaurant and retail design. Prior to joining El Pollo Loco, Welsh was Senior Vice President of Design and Construction for TriMark, an industry leader in food service design and commercial kitchen construction. Before his time at TriMark, Welsh was the Chief Development Officer of Crunch Fitness and QDOBA® Mexican Eats. His extensive experience also includes leadership roles at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Sweetgreen, and Walgreens. Throughout his career, Welsh has led growth strategies, franchise sales, prototype development, remodel programs, and facilities maintenance.
Currently operating 495 restaurants across seven U.S. states, El Pollo Loco plans to open its 500th location by the end of 2024. The brand is also eyeing previously untapped markets such as Boise, El Paso, Kansas City, and Seattle-Tacoma for growth in 2025.
El Pollo Loco is committed and passionate about nurturing strong relationships, targeting new partners, and leveraging incentives to excite new and existing franchisees. As it continues to serve delicious fire-grilled chicken and better-for-you menu offerings across the nation, the brand remains committed to delivering exceptional, flavor-packed experiences to every customer. Stay tuned for more exciting developments from El Pollo Loco as it looks to expand its presence nationally.
For more information about El Pollo Loco's expansion, development, and growth, visit its Franchising page on the website. To learn and stay updated on the latest investor news and developments, visit the Investors page.
About El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq: LOCO) is the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant known for its craveable, flavorful, and better-for-you offerings. Recently voted as the #1 “Best Restaurant for Quick, Healthy Food” in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, our menu features innovative meals with Mexican flavors made daily in our restaurants using quality ingredients. At El Pollo Loco, inclusivity is at the heart of our culture. Our community of over 4,000 employees reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone has a seat at our table. Since 1980, El Pollo Loco has successfully expanded its presence, operating more than 495 company-owned and franchised restaurants across seven U.S. states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana. The company has also extended its footprint internationally, with ten licensed restaurant locations in the Philippines. For more information or to place an order, visit the Loco Rewards app or ElPolloLoco.com. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or X.
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