El Pollo Loco raised its full-year system-wide comparable store sales growth guidance to a range of 3.5% to 4.5% and increased its adjusted EBITDA outlook to between $68 million and $70 million. The company also reduced its expected capital spending to $33 million to $37 million, citing the timing of its new remodel program, while reiterating a target of 18 to 20 new system-wide restaurant openings this year. For the second quarter ended July 1, 2026, total revenue was $129.6 million, up from $125.8 million a year earlier, with system-wide same-store sales growth of 3.9% and restaurant-level margin of 19.5%. GAAP net income was $12.8 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, and digital sales represented approximately 28% of system sales, up 13% year-over-year.
El Pollo Loco Holdings IncRaises full-year comp sales and adjusted EBITDA guidance, reduces capex, and reports strong Q2 results.
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