El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. announced fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results, reporting total revenue of $123.5 million and diluted EPS of $0.22. The Company also provided fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting Adjusted EBITDA between $66.0 million and $68.0 million.
Key takeaways
Total revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 was $123.5 million, compared to $114.3 million in the prior year quarter.
System-wide comparable restaurant sales increased 2.1% for the fourth quarter of 2025.
Net income was $6.5 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, compared to $6.0 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA was $16.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $14.3 million in the prior year quarter.
Outstanding debt was $51.0 million as of December 31, 2025, with an additional $5.0 million pay down subsequent to quarter-end.
Fiscal 2026 guidance includes Adjusted EBITDA of $66.0 million to $68.0 million and system-wide comparable restaurant sales growth of 1.0% to 3.0%.