El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
LOCO
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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., primarily operating through its El Pollo Loco,... El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., primarily operating through its El Pollo Loco, Inc. subsidiary, is engaged in the development, franchising, licensing, and direct management of quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco brand. By May 4, 2022, its network encompassed 480 establishments: 189 company-owned locations and 291 franchised outlets situated across California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana. The company also licenses a single restaurant operating in the Philippines. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, the company adopted its current name, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., in April 2014, having previously been known as Chicken Acquisition Corp.
Share Price
$15.77
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$479.93M
Change (1 day)
5.98%
Change (1 year)
44.28%
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Operating Margin for El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 10.58%
According to El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 10.58%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 8.66%.
Operating Margin history for El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. from 2012 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 10.58% | 22.17% |
| 2025 | 8.66% | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 8.70% | 2.47% |
| 2023 | 8.49% | 32.45% |
| 2022 | 6.41% | -29.56% |
| 2021 | 9.10% | 15.48% |
| 2020 | 7.88% | -9.01% |
| 2019 | 8.66% | -499.08% |
| 2018 | -2.17% | -227.65% |
| 2017 | 1.70% | -81.34% |
| 2016 | 9.11% | -33.75% |
| 2015 | 13.75% | -3.78% |
| 2014 | 14.29% | 6.09% |
| 2013 | 13.47% | 19.63% |
| 2012 | 11.26% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46.22% | -95.63% |
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| 9.65% | -99.09% |
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| 14.49% | -98.63% |
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| 30.99% | -97.07% |
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| 27.14% | -97.43% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin
What is El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin is 10.58%, as of Nov 2026.
What was El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin was 8.66%, compared with 8.70% in 2024.
How has El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin was highest in 2021 (9.10%) and lowest in 2022 (6.41%).
How does El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin (10.58%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is McDonald's Corporation, with 46.22%.