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Mar 25, 2020
El Pollo Loco Q1 2020 Earnings Report
El Pollo Loco's Q1 2020 financial results were announced, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Takeaways
El Pollo Loco's Q1 2020 total revenue reached $105.2 million, with a net income of $3.6 million, or $0.10 per diluted share. The company experienced a system-wide comparable restaurant sales decrease of 1.5% due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but has refocused its business on drive-thru, take-out, delivery, e-commerce, and mobile pickup channels. The company has bolstered its cash position by fully drawing down its $150 million revolver.
Total revenue was $105.2 million compared to $109.0 million.
System-wide comparable restaurant sales decreased 1.5%, including a 0.7% decrease for company-operated restaurants, and a 2.2% decrease for franchised restaurants.
Net income was $3.6 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to net income of $0.9 million, or $0.02 per diluted share in the prior year period.
The Company bolstered its existing cash position by fully drawing down its $150 million 2018 Revolver, adding $34.5 million of cash to the balance sheet.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Due to the ongoing uncertainty around the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has withdrawn its 2020 financial guidance for the period ending December 30, 2020.
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