Bernard Acoca serves as President, Chief Executive Officer, Director of the Company. Before joining the Company, Mr. Acoca spent seven years at Starbucks Corporation (“Starbucks”) in various capacities as a member of its executive team, most recently as President of Teavana, Starbucks’ tea division from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, he served as Vice President, Marketing and Promotions, Americas from 2010 to 2012 and as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Category, Americas from 2012 to 2014. From 2014 to 2015, Mr. Acoca served as Chief Marketing Officer for the Americas of L’Oréal S.A. Prior to Starbucks, Mr. Acoca was employed by YUM! Brands, Inc., where he held various marketing positions from 2002 to 2010. Mr. Acoca holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Acoca brings us extensive experience in leadership, marketing and operations, as well as a proven track record of driving outstanding results at large restaurant brands.
As the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of El Pollo Loco Inc, the total compensation of Bernard Acoca at El Pollo Loco Inc is $1,936,500. There are no executives at El Pollo Loco Inc getting paid more.
Bernard Acoca is 51, he's been the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of El Pollo Loco Inc since 2018. There are 13 older and no younger executives at El Pollo Loco Inc. The oldest executive at El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc is William Floyd, 75, who is the Independent Director.
Bernard's mailing address filed with the SEC is 4, Liberty Lane West, Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, 03842, United States.
Over the last 10 years, insiders at El Pollo Loco Inc have traded over $1,887,726,432 worth of El Pollo Loco Inc stock and bought 671,567 units worth $7,991,077 . The most active insiders traders include Pollo Partners, L.L.C. Trim..., Capital, L.L.C.Bloom Jay R ..., and Sardarbiglari Capital Corp..... On average, El Pollo Loco Inc executives and independent directors trade stock every 85 days with the average trade being worth of $27,182,653. The most recent stock trade was executed by Sardarbiglari Capital Corp.... on 14 August 2024, trading 344,247 units of LOCO stock currently worth $4,544,060.
in 1980, the very first american el pollo loco opened on alvarado street in los angeles where el pollo loco quickly became a local favorite. now with more than 460 company-owned and franchised restaurants in arizona, california, nevada, texas and utah, el pollo loco is expanding its presence in key markets through a combination of company and existing and new franchisee development. while some things have changed over the last few decades, el pollo loco's commitment to fresh, authentic food has not. everything starts with whole chickens that are slowly marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic. the chicken is then expertly fire-grilled to perfection the authentic way - on our signature open-flame grills - then hand cut into your favorite mexican entrees. we put that same dedication and care into our handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. at el pollo loco, we believe that when real food meets real fire the result is great taste that will keep y
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