El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
On May 7, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) filed a Form 8-K (Item 2.02) to announce certain financial results for its first quarter ended April 1, 2026. The company attached an earnings press release dated May 7, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1. The filing notes the press release is furnished (not “filed”) for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.

Key Details

• Press release announcing Q1 results issued and attached as Exhibit 99.1 (dated May 7, 2026).
• Quarter covered: first quarter ended April 1, 2026.
• Exhibit 99.1 is furnished (not filed) and therefore not subject to Section 18 liability or automatic incorporation by reference.
• The Form 8-K was signed May 7, 2026 by Ira Fils, listed as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

Why It Matters
This 8-K signals that El Pollo Loco has released its latest quarterly earnings and financial-condition information — material data investors use to assess performance (revenue, earnings, same-store sales, margins, guidance). Because the filing itself does not include the financial line items, investors should read the attached May 7 press release for the specific metrics and any updated outlook. Note the press release is furnished (limits certain liabilities) and the filing shows Ira Fils signing as Interim CEO and CFO, which is relevant to leadership and governance context.