El Pollo Loco Announces the Grand Opening of New Restaurant in Covina, CA
December 02 2016 - 3:00PM
El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq:LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled
chicken chain, opened its newest location in Covina, CA today. The
new El Pollo Loco, located at 1405 N. Azusa Ave., is owned by
franchise partner Peg/Lion, LLC. The new restaurant marks the third
El Pollo Loco location to open in Covina operated by franchisees
Bill Engel, Chris Pingel, Aaron Pingel, and Angel Lara.
“We are very excited to open another convenient El Pollo Loco
location in Covina and offer the community a third restaurant at
which they can enjoy our signature citrus-marinated, fire-grilled
chicken and delicious, authentic Mexican offerings,” said Aaron
Pingel, Chief Financial Officer of Peg/Lion, LLC. “We welcome
residents and visitors of Covina to come join us at our new
restaurant.”
“We are thrilled to have Peg/Lion expand our presence in
Covina,” said Steve Sather, Chief Executive Officer at El Pollo
Loco. “For over 30 years, Bill, Chris, Aaron, and Angel have been
fantastic stewards of the El Pollo Loco brand and have worked hard
to expand the presence of the company. They have been great
partners to us and we continue to seek well qualified partners like
them to become successful franchisees.”
The 2,400 square foot restaurant has seating for 78 guests and
features the brand’s hacienda design, with an open kitchen layout
for customers to view El Pollo Loco’s signature chicken as it is
fire-grilled. The restaurant is open daily from 10:00 am to 10:00
pm.
El Pollo Loco has exclusive multi-unit franchise opportunities
available for highly qualified operators in Northern California,
Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. For more
information, visit www.elpolloloco.com/franchising.
About El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq:LOCO) is the nation's leading fire-grilled
chicken restaurant chain renowned for its masterfully
citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken and handcrafted entrees
using fresh ingredients inspired by Mexican recipes. With more than
450 company-owned and franchised restaurants in Arizona,
California, Nevada, Texas and Utah, El Pollo Loco is expanding its
presence in key markets through a combination of company and
existing and new franchisee development. Visit us on our website at
ElPolloLoco.com.
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