SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 19, 2018 (January 16, 2018)
EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-36556
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20-3563182
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California
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92626
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☒
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☒
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Effective January 19, 2018, John Dawson, the Chief Development Officer of the registrant (“the Company”), is no longer with the Company due to a restructuring of the Development department, and not because of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.
Brian Carmichall has rejoined the Company as Vice President, Development, effective January 18, 2018. Mr. Carmichall previously served in this role until January 2013.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
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(Registrant)
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Date: January 19, 2018
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/s/ Laurance Roberts
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Laurance Roberts
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Chief Financial Officer
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