El Pollo Loco is a fast casual restaurant franchise famous for its citrus marinated, fire grilled chicken. Backed by EPL Intermediate, Inc., the brand has built a devoted following, particularly in the western United States, with a menu…
Total Investment
$794K – $2.7M
Franchise Fee
$40,000
Royalty Rate
5% of monthly Net Sales for On the Gross Sales
Total Units
N/A
Franchising Since
N/A
🌻About El Pollo Loco Franchise
El Pollo Loco is a fast casual restaurant franchise famous for its citrus marinated, fire grilled chicken.
Backed by EPL Intermediate, Inc., the brand has built a devoted following, particularly in the western United States, with a menu that combines authentic Mexican flavors with health conscious options.
The franchise fee is $40,000.
💰El Pollo Loco Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$794K
Average Investment
$1.7M
Maximum Investment
$2.7M
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
$40,000
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
5% of monthly Net Sales for On the of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Marketing/Ad Fund
5% of Gross Sales
National brand fund
Total Investment Range
$793,750 – $2,685,500
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $794K–$2.7M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of monthly Net Sales for On the) and marketing fee (5% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
📋Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
Item
Low
High
See
$40,000
$40,000
Lease Payment
$7,000
$25,000
Building
$248,250
$980,000
Site Improvements
$150,000
$564,000
Market Study and/or
$0
$12,000
Architectural
$20,000
$110,000
As required As required Architect
Design &
Engineering
Equipment,
$200,000
$570,000
Computer-based
$15,000
$70,000
Training required
$1,000
$7,000
Travel &
$2,000
$25,000
Opening Inventory
$20,000
$25,000
including
$30,000
$70,000
Minimum Maximum be Made
Digital
$1,500
$2,500
Outdoor Order
$9,000
$20,000
bill
Lease
$5,000
$10,000
See
$10,000
$20,000
Insurance
Broker
Grand Opening
$5,000
$5,000
New Restaurant
$5,000
$30,000
💵Additional Fees (Item 6)
Fee Type
Amount
Transfer Fee
$10,000
🏦Financing (Item 10)
Detail
Information
Financing Available
No
Description
Franchisor does not offer financing.
📊El Pollo Loco Franchise Earnings — Item 19
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El Pollo Loco does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
El Pollo Loco does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
⚖El Pollo Loco Litigation & Risk Flags
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Clean Litigation RecordEl Pollo Loco has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
📈El Pollo Loco System Growth
Total Units
0
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
0
El Pollo Loco currently operates 0 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓El Pollo Loco Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a El Pollo Loco franchise ranges from $793,750 to $2,685,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
El Pollo Loco charges a royalty fee of 5% of monthly Net Sales for On the of gross sales, plus a 5% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the El Pollo Loco Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from El Pollo Loco to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
El Pollo Loco does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
El Pollo Loco has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $793,750-$2,685,500, a 5% of monthly Net Sales for On the royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $40,000 and the total investment ranges from $793,750 to $2,685,500 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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El Pollo Loco
Total Investment
$794K – $2.7M
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee$40,000
Royalty5% of monthly Net Sales for On the
Marketing Fee5% of Gross Sales
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total UnitsN/A
Earnings Claim (Item 19)Yes
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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