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- El Pollo Loco will open its first New York City restaurant in Queens in mid-2027.
- The chain signed agreements to add 15 New York restaurants within five years.
- CEO Liz Williams says the brand will expand beyond its Southwest base.
- El Pollo Loco shares increased 44% over the past year as expansion accelerated.
- The company reported three consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth and higher margins.