COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 06, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq:LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announced that the Company will present at two upcoming investor conferences.

• On Tuesday, January 12, 2016 the Company will present at the 18^th Annual ICR Investor Conference at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando, FL. The presentation will begin at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  Investors and interested parties may listen to a webcast of the presentation by visiting the Company's website at ElPolloLoco.com under the investors section.
• On Wednesday, January 27, 2016, the Company will participate in a fireside chat discussion at the Jefferies 5th Annual Winter Consumer Summit at the Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch in Avon, Colorado

             
About El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq:LOCO) is the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain renowned for its masterfully citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken and handcrafted entrees using fresh ingredients inspired by Mexican recipes. With more than 430 company-owned and franchised restaurants in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas and Utah, El Pollo Loco is expanding its presence in key markets like Houston and Dallas through a combination of company and existing and new franchisee development. Some say the lengths we go to create fresh, delicious food are crazy. We say it's Crazy You Can Taste. Visit us on our website at ElPolloLoco.com.

Investor Contact:
Fitzhugh Taylor, ICR
(714) 599-5200
investors@elpolloloco.com