El Pollo Loco Q2 FY26 net income rises 80.2% to $12.81 million; revenue climbs 2.97% to $129.57 million - LOCO News | RalliesEl Pollo Loco Q2 FY26 net income rises 80.2% to $12.81 million; revenue climbs 2.97% to $129.57 million
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LOCO• Q2 FY26 results
- El Pollo Loco posted Q2 2026 net income of $12.81 million; GAAP diluted EPS was $0.43.
- Revenue rose 2.97% to $129.57 million, while GAAP operating income climbed 65.18% to $18.68 million.
- System-wide comparable restaurant sales increased 3.9%; company-operated transactions fell 1.1% despite a 4.2% higher average check.
- Restaurant contribution margin improved 0.4 percentage point to 19.5%.
Updated FY2026 outlook
- Raised FY2026 outlook: system-wide comparable restaurant sales growth of 3.5%–4.5%, adjusted EBITDA of $68 million–$70 million.
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