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El Pollo Loco LOCO Franchise — Contract With Customer Liability New Contract Addition

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$129.6M+3.0%
Operating income$18.7M+65.3%
Net income$12.8M+80.2%
EPS (diluted)$0.43+79.2%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$13.3M+47.8%
Total debt$189.5M0.0%
Total equity$317.0M+15.6%
Total assets$618.8M+3.7%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$31.7M+124%
CapEx$8.5M+68.3%
Free cash flow$23.3M+156%

Valuation

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Market cap$461.7M+51.9%
Enterprise value$637.93M+31.7%
P/E13.2×+1.0×
P/S0.9×+0.3×

Profitability

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Operating margin10.5%+2.3pp
Net margin7%+1.8pp
FCF margin8.2%+3.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity11.8%+2.3pp
Debt / equity0.6×-0.1×
Current ratio0.4×+0.1×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by El Pollo Loco in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept loco:ContractWithCustomerLiabilityNewContractAddition.

The source filing: El Pollo Loco’s 10-Q, filed August 7, 2026. Open the filing →

Filed
Aug 7, 2026, 5:17 PM EDT
Fiscal quarter
Q2 FY2026
Calendar quarter
Q2 2026
Accession
0001606366-26-000047

FAQ

What is El Pollo Loco's franchise — contract with customer liability new contract addition?
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) reported franchise — contract with customer liability new contract addition of $624K in Q2 2026.
How has El Pollo Loco's franchise — contract with customer liability new contract addition changed year-over-year?
El Pollo Loco's franchise — contract with customer liability new contract addition increased by 84.1% year-over-year, from $339K to $624K.
What is the long-term trend for El Pollo Loco's franchise — contract with customer liability new contract addition?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), El Pollo Loco's franchise — contract with customer liability new contract addition has grown at a -19.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.38M to $573K.
What does franchise — contract with customer liability new contract addition mean?
This represents the value of new franchise contract liabilities added during the period, typically reflecting upfront fees from new or renewed franchise agreements. It serves as a leading indicator of franchise network expansion and business development success. Higher additions suggest strong interest from potential franchisees in the brand's business model.

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