El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco is a Restaurant - QSR/Fast Food concept with 514 stores in 514 shopping centers across 10 states. As of October 4, 2026 they opened 20 and closed 7 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of +13. Typical site: 2,000–3,200 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 95,479 with a median household income of $90,110 and a median age of 37. Similar brands: Wingstop, Popeyes, and Chick-fil-A.
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Albuquerque, NM · Opened ~Sep 2026 · Detected 3weeks
Meridian, ID · Opened ~Jun 2026 · Detected Jul 4
El Paso, TX · Opened ~Jun 2026 · Detected Jul 4
About El Pollo Loco
Premier Fire-Grilled Chicken Anchor for High-Traffic Retail Centers El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq: LOCO) is the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, renowned for its citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken and authentic Mexican-inspired cuisine. With over 500 company-owned and franchised locations across the Western United States, the brand is actively executing a National Expansion strategy, targeting high-growth markets in the Sun Belt and Mountain West. El Pollo Loco seeks Tenant Representation to identify premium freestanding and endcap drive-thru opportunities in high-visibility lifestyle and power centers. As a proven Anchor Tenant with average unit volumes exceeding $2.2 million, El Pollo Loco brings significant daily traffic and a loyal customer base, making it an ideal addition to diverse retail ecosystems, including proximity to universities, hospitals, and big-box retailers
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