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Notice of Proposed Sale · 144/A

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

LOCONASDAQEQUITYCurrent

Notice of Proposed Sale

Filed Jul 29, 2026Accepted Jul 29, 2026, 2:38 PM EDTFiling CIK 1580602Accession 0000921895-26-001890
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Structured filing — 144/A

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Amendment · This filing reports the amendment as submitted.

Notice of proposed sale. The proposed amounts below do not establish that a sale occurred.

Proposed-sale notice

Issuer
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
Issuer CIK
0001606366
SEC file number
001-36556
Phone
7145995000
Person for whose account securities are to be sold
LION FUND II, L.P.
Relationships to issuer
10% Stockholder
Street
575 ANTON BLVD
Street (continued)
STE 1100
City
COSTA MESA
State / country code
CA
Postal code
92626

Securities proposed for sale

Securities proposed for sale · 1 reported row
SecurityProposed unitsAggregate market valueUnits outstandingApproximate sale dateExchangeBroker / market maker
Common Stock982,10316,018,099.9330,455,29806/26/2026NASDAQWells Fargo

Broker / market maker — proposed row 1, entry 1

Name
Wells Fargo
Street
280 Park Ave
Street (continued)
Floor 28
City
New York
State / country code
NY
Postal code
10017

Acquisition of securities to be sold

Acquisition of securities to be sold · 1 reported row
SecurityAcquiredNature of acquisitionAcquired fromAmount acquiredGift transactionPayment dateNature of payment
Common Stock06/28/2023Open Market PurchasesN/A4,000,000N06/28/2023Cash

Sales reported in the preceding three months

Sales reported in the preceding three months · 10 reported rows
SellerSecuritySale dateAmount soldGross proceeds
The Lion Fund II, L.P.Common Stock06/26/2026100,0001,675,000.00
The Lion Fund II, L.P.Common Stock06/29/2026100,0001,658,000.00
The Lion Fund II, L.P.Common Stock06/30/202622,600382,166.00
The Lion Fund II, L.P.Common Stock07/01/2026132,4212,286,911.00
The Lion Fund II, L.P.Common Stock07/02/20269,525161,163.00
The Lion Fund II, L.P.Common Stock07/13/202675,0001,255,500.00
The Lion Fund II, L.P.Common Stock07/14/20261,21120,260.00
The Lion Fund II, L.P.Common Stock07/15/20266,533109,166.00
The Lion Fund II, L.P.Common Stock07/16/20262,74945,908.00
The Lion Fund II, L.P.Common Stock07/17/202611,000183,810.00

Seller — prior-sale row 1, entry 1

Name
The Lion Fund II, L.P.
Street
19100 Ridgewood Pkwy
Street (continued)
Suite 1200
City
San Antonio
State / country code
TX
Postal code
78259

Seller — prior-sale row 2, entry 1

Name
The Lion Fund II, L.P.
Street
19100 Ridgewood Pkwy
Street (continued)
Suite 1200
City
San Antonio
State / country code
TX
Postal code
78259

Seller — prior-sale row 3, entry 1

Name
The Lion Fund II, L.P.
Street
19100 Ridgewood Pkwy
Street (continued)
Suite 1200
City
San Antonio
State / country code
TX
Postal code
78259

Seller — prior-sale row 4, entry 1

Name
The Lion Fund II, L.P.
Street
19100 Ridgewood Pkwy
Street (continued)
Suite 1200
City
San Antonio
State / country code
TX
Postal code
78259

Seller — prior-sale row 5, entry 1

Name
The Lion Fund II, L.P.
Street
19100 Ridgewood Pkwy
Street (continued)
Suite 1200
City
San Antonio
State / country code
TX
Postal code
78259

Seller — prior-sale row 6, entry 1

Name
The Lion Fund II, L.P.
Street
19100 Ridgewood Pkwy
Street (continued)
Suite 1200
City
San Antonio
State / country code
TX
Postal code
78259

Seller — prior-sale row 7, entry 1

Name
The Lion Fund II, L.P.
Street
19100 Ridgewood Pkwy
Street (continued)
Suite 1200
City
San Antonio
State / country code
TX
Postal code
78259

Seller — prior-sale row 8, entry 1

Name
The Lion Fund II, L.P.
Street
19100 Ridgewood Pkwy
Street (continued)
Suite 1200
City
San Antonio
State / country code
TX
Postal code
78259

Seller — prior-sale row 9, entry 1

Name
The Lion Fund II, L.P.
Street
19100 Ridgewood Pkwy
Street (continued)
Suite 1200
City
San Antonio
State / country code
TX
Postal code
78259

Seller — prior-sale row 10, entry 1

Name
The Lion Fund II, L.P.
Street
19100 Ridgewood Pkwy
Street (continued)
Suite 1200
City
San Antonio
State / country code
TX
Postal code
78259

Prior-sale reporting

Nothing to report for the preceding three months
N

Remarks

The aggregate market value is as of the close of business on 07/28/2026. The number of securities outstanding is as of 05/01/2026. The approximate date of sale is between 06/26/2026 through 09/24/2026. The shares proposed to be sold were acquired and paid for between 06/28/2023 and 08/08/2023. Certain affiliates of The Lion Fund II, L.P. are selling shares of the Issuer and filing on a separate Form 144.

Notice signature

Notice date
07/29/2026
Signed
/s/ Sardar Biglari

Company context

El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq: LOCO) is the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant known for its craveable, flavorful, and better-for-you offerings. Our menu features innovative meals with Mexican flavors all made in our restaurants daily using quality ingredients. At El Pollo Loco, inclusivity is at the heart of our culture. Our community of over 4,000 employees reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone has a seat at our table. Since 1980, El Pollo Loco has successfully expanded its presence, operating more than 500 company-owned and franchise-operated restaurants across nine U.S. states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and Washington. The Company has also extended its footprint internationally, with eight licensed restaurant locations in the Philippines. For more information or to place an order, visit the Loco Rewards APP or ElPolloLoco.com. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or X.

Current securities

Recent company filings

  1. 144 filingOct 16, 2026
  2. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory ArrangementsSep 25, 2026
  3. 10-Q filingAug 7, 2026
  4. Results of Operations and Financial ConditionAug 6, 2026
  5. 144 filingJul 29, 2026

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