El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Signs First New York Lease, Plans 15 Sites; Adds COO and CDO

El Pollo Loco signed its first New York lease (Queens) and entered three development agreements targeting 15 area restaurants over five years, with the first expected mid-2027. The company also appointed Damon Thomas as COO and Tara Hinkle as CDO.Material DetailsContext by AI AnalystThis is an earl…