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El Pollo Loco Q2 revenue $129.6M, EPS $0.43; raises FY2026 outlook
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
- Total revenue $129.6M vs $125.8M; system-wide comparable restaurant sales +3.9%.
- GAAP net income $12.8M ($0.43 diluted) vs $7.1M ($0.24) a year ago.
- Adjusted net income $8.9M ($0.30 diluted) vs $8.2M ($0.28); adjusted EBITDA $19.1M vs $18.5M.
- Income from operations $18.7M vs $11.3M; restaurant contribution margin improved to 19.5%.
- Company raises full-year 2026 outlook (specific guidance numbers not provided in excerpt).