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Dec 29, 2021

El Pollo Loco Q4 2021 Earnings Report

El Pollo Loco's Q4 2021 financial results were announced, showcasing an increase in system-wide comparable restaurant sales and earnings per share despite external challenges.

Key Takeaways

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported solid results for Q4 2021, with an 11.0% increase in system-wide comparable restaurant sales and earnings per share of $0.17. Total revenue was $109.0 million compared to $110.3 million. The company is focusing on initiatives around culture, brand differentiation, customer service, and accelerated development to strengthen the business and accelerate growth in 2022 and beyond.

Total revenue reached $109.0 million, slightly lower than the $110.3 million reported in the same quarter last year.

System-wide comparable restaurant sales increased by 11.0%.

Net income increased to $6.2 million, resulting in earnings per diluted share of $0.17.

Company maintains debt balance at $40.0 million with $30.0 million in cash and cash equivalents.

Total Revenue
$109M
Previous year: $110M
-1.3%
EPS
$0.17
Previous year: $0.16
+6.3%
Gross Profit
$21.6M
Previous year: $21.5M
+0.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$30M
Previous year: $13.2M
+127.3%
Free Cash Flow
$5.43M
Previous year: $4.69M
+15.7%
Total Assets
$614M
Previous year: $605M
+1.4%

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