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El Pollo Loco, a Costa Mesa, Calif.–based quick-service restaurant chain. read more
El Pollo Loco Company Culture
El Pollo Loco Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
El Pollo Loco's Overall Culture is rated D-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
C+Professional Development
CGender
CDiversity
C-Office Culture
C-El Pollo Loco CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Laurance Roberts
52 /100
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Diversity at El Pollo Loco
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at El Pollo Loco have rated Professional Development, Office Culture, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at El Pollo Loco
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at El Pollo Loco have rated Professional Development, Office Culture, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
El Pollo Loco eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-48
El Pollo Loco employees are -48% more likely to recommend El Pollo Loco as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 68% | Detractors |
Working at El Pollo Loco
Working at El Pollo Loco is rated below average by 275 employees, across various culture dimensions. El Pollo Loco employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting El Pollo Loco’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at El Pollo Loco was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at El Pollo Loco
D-
Overall Company Culture at El Pollo Loco is rated D-
Last updated 23 days ago
Bottom
10%
El Pollo Loco ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
El Pollo Loco Employee Reviews
Out of 182 El Pollo Loco employee reviews, 59% were positive. The remaining 41% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping El Pollo Loco improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 59% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 41% |
Positive Reviews From El Pollo Loco Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?How comfortable they made me feel.
- What are some of the best things about your team?My coworkers are very supportive and kind.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?I don't want to utilize any of the benefits and I've never been made aware of them.
Constructive Feedback From El Pollo Loco Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?needs better understanding. and needs to stop cheating out on employees i don’t know why they hate hiring people and then hire like crazy when most needed. the tools to clean need to be updated. no reason why my hands should be ruined at EL POLLO LOCO and the pay for a cook is garbage i make 20.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?The leadership team is pleasent to work with.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I want to be cared for the way i care for the company. I think after showing three years of loyalty to this company I deserve at least a full time job at this place.
El Pollo Loco Company Information
El Pollo Loco Company Overview
El Pollo Loco, a Costa Mesa, Calif.–based quick-service restaurant chain.
El Pollo Loco Mission, Vision & Values
El Pollo Loco Mission & Values
To passionately serve ""Perfect Pollo"" every time.
El Pollo Loco Vision Statement
Produce sustained great results by building a culture of self-disciplined people who take action fanatically consistent with our mission.
| Headquarter | 3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100 Costa Mesa, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.elpolloloco.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1980 |
| Tel | 9493944855 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | LOCO |
El Pollo Loco Competitors
El Pollo Loco competitors include Chipotle, Darden Restaurants, Chick-fil-A, and Dennys. El Pollo Loco ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how El Pollo Loco compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
El Pollo Loco Employees
275 employees at El Pollo Loco have reviewed El Pollo Loco across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 23 days ago.
Overall, the 275 El Pollo Loco employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at El Pollo Loco are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at El Pollo Loco, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at El Pollo Loco are not very pleased with their team. 275 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at El Pollo Loco are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at El Pollo Loco believe the environment at El Pollo Loco is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at El Pollo Loco is extremely fast. About 83% of the employees at El Pollo Loco work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at El Pollo Loco are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining El Pollo Loco - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining El Pollo Loco is that the company was very prepared on their first day. El Pollo Loco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
El Pollo Loco KPIs and OKRs
At El Pollo Loco 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of El Pollo Loco's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 El Pollo Loco employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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El Pollo Loco CEO & Leadership
El Pollo Loco CEO - Laurance Roberts
52 /100
El Pollo Loco’s CEO Laurance Roberts started in this role in 2021. Laurance’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Laurance in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Laurance Roberts’s employees rank El Pollo Loco in the Top 50% for Environment, in the Bottom 45% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 30% for Office Culture. Roberts is generally unpopular with El Pollo Loco employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Support department, and by Caucasian employees and employees in the Sales department. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
El Pollo Loco Leadership
The El Pollo Loco Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Laurance Roberts, SVP, Chief People Officer Jennifer Jaffe, and VP Finance, Accounting & Risk Management Douglas Soller
Laurance Roberts CEO / President
Laurance Roberts serves as the CEO / President of El Pollo Loco.
Jennifer Jaffe SVP, Chief People Officer
Jennifer Jaffe serves as the SVP, Chief People Officer for El Pollo Loco, Inc.. Jennifer started at El Pollo Loco, Inc.... read more
Douglas Soller VP Finance, Accounting & Risk Management
Douglas Soller serves as the VP Finance, Accounting & Risk Management for El Pollo Loco. Douglas started at El Pollo... read more
Dan Riskey Director of Operations
Dan Riskey serves as the Director of Operations for El Pollo Loco. Dan started at El Pollo Loco in August of 2015. Dan... read more
Joseph Masiello serves as the VP for El Pollo Loco. Joseph started at El Pollo Loco in December of . Joseph is based in... read more
Mark Hardison Sr Vice President, Marketing
Mark Hardison serves as the Sr Vice President, Marketing of El Pollo Loco. Mark currently resides in the Orange County,... read more
Clark Matthews Vice President Information Technology
Clark Matthews serves as the Vice President Information Technology of El Pollo Loco. Clark currently resides in the... read more
Brian Carmichall Vice President Of Development and Franchise Operations
Brian Carmichall serves as the Vice President Of Development and Franchise Operations of El Pollo Loco. Brian currently... read more
El Pollo Loco Salaries
How much does El Pollo Loco pay?
How much do people at El Pollo Loco get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at El Pollo Loco is $113,468, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $111,056, or $53 per hour.
At El Pollo Loco, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $201,732 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $48,376 annually. Average El Pollo Loco salaries by department include: Customer Support at $74,892, Admin at $57,084, Legal at $151,819, and HR at $169,478. Half of El Pollo Loco salaries are above $111,056.
108 employees at El Pollo Loco rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 322 ratings) while 105 employees at El Pollo Loco rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 108 ratings).
Last updated 2 months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $108k | $108k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $158k | $158k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $202k | $202k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $242k | $242k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $252k | $252k | 100th Percentile |
$113,468*
Average Compensation
$111,056*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
El Pollo Loco Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at El Pollo Loco
Diverse employees at El Pollo Loco score the company 59/100 across various culture categories, placing El Pollo Loco in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at El Pollo Loco across various culture dimensions.
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El Pollo Loco Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
El Pollo Loco PTO
El Pollo Loco's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. El Pollo Loco's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding El Pollo Loco
What is El Pollo Loco address?
El Pollo Loco location is at 3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100
Who is the CEO of El Pollo Loco?
El Pollo Loco CEO is Laurance Roberts, their score by employees is 52
What is El Pollo Loco eNPS?
The eNPS for El Pollo Loco is -48
What is El Pollo Loco revenue?
El Pollo Loco revenue is $402M
What is the salary for Lead Engineer in El Pollo Loco?
Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 155k
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