El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco sells franchises of a quick-service restaurant specializing in flame-grilled chicken and Mexican-inspired foods. Originating in Guasave, Mexico in 1975, the company now has more than 380 restaurants in California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
2009 STATISTICS
3-year growth:26%
2008 Revenue:$298.9 million
2005 Revenue:$237.2 million
Employees:4188
