El Pollo Loco Reports Q2 2026 Results

What Happened

• On August 6, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) filed an 8-K (Item 2.02) to announce certain financial results for the second quarter ended July 1, 2026. The company attached a press release reporting those quarterly results as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing. The filing is signed by Ira Fils (identified as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) and dated August 6, 2026.

Key Details

• The press release announcing Q2 results is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and dated August 6, 2026.
• The quarter covered in the announcement ended July 1, 2026.
• The exhibit is incorporated by reference in the 8-K but the company states Exhibit 99.1 is not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
• The 8-K was executed and submitted on August 6, 2026, by Ira Fils.

Why It Matters

• This 8-K signals the company’s official public release of its Q2 2026 earnings information (revenue, profit/loss, same-store sales, and any commentary or guidance will be in the attached press release). Quarterly results can affect investor decisions and the stock’s near-term performance. Investors should read the attached Exhibit 99.1 press release for the detailed financial metrics and management commentary.