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Jun 29, 2022

El Pollo Loco Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Announced financial results, highlighting a revenue increase and positive comparable restaurant sales, but also noting challenges from inflation and softening consumer traffic.

Key Takeaways

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported a revenue increase to $124.1 million, with system-wide comparable restaurant sales up by 7.5%. Net income was $7.1 million, or $0.20 per diluted share. The company is facing challenges from inflationary pressures and a softening of consumer traffic.

Total revenue increased to $124.1 million compared to $122.0 million.

System-wide comparable restaurant sales increased by 7.5%.

Net income was $7.1 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to $8.8 million, or $0.24 per diluted share.

The company entered into a new credit agreement providing a $150 million five-year senior secured revolving facility.

Total Revenue
$124M
Previous year: $122M
+1.7%
EPS
$0.21
Previous year: $0.29
-27.6%
Gross Profit
$20.4M
Previous year: $29.1M
-29.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$34.3M
Previous year: $12.6M
+171.8%
Free Cash Flow
$9.07M
Previous year: $15.7M
-42.1%
Total Assets
$619M
Previous year: $599M
+3.4%

El Pollo Loco

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El Pollo Loco Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The company provided the following expectations for 2022:

Positive Outlook

  • The opening of three to six new company-owned restaurants
  • The opening of six to ten new franchised restaurants.
  • Capital spend of $20.0 - $25.0 million
  • Pro forma income tax rate of 26.5%

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income