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El Pollo Loco FDD: 2025 vs. 2026

Review the filing changes identified in the Clearly Report.

Source: Clearly Report · Updated 2026-07-30

What changed between filings

6 FDD items changed in the comparison.

  • Item 8: Restrictions On Sources Of Products And Services (material)
  • Item 19: Financial Performance Representations (material)
  • Item 20: Outlets And Franchisee Information (material)
  • Item 5: Initial Fees (minor)
  • Item 6: Other Fees (minor)
  • Item 11: Franchisor’s Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems And Training (minor)

3 material changes, 3 minor changes, and 17 reviewed items unchanged.

Item 19 financial performance representation: included in 2025, included in 2026.

Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Low end of range$793,750$793,750unchanged
High end of range$2,685,500$2,685,500unchanged
Full range$793,750–$2,685,500$793,750–$2,685,500

The Item 7 estimated initial investment range matches across both filings at $793,750–$2,685,500.

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