For the year ending 2025-12-31, LOCO had $3,744K increase in cash & cash equivalents over the period. $25,441K in free cash flow.
| Cash Flow | 2025-12-31 |
|---|---|
| Net income | 26,486 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 15,966 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 5,396 |
| Loss on disposal of assets | -277 |
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | 195 |
| Deferred income taxes, net | 1,403 |
| Accounts and other receivables | 1,739 |
| Inventories | -128 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 860 |
| Income taxes receivable/ payable | -45 |
| Operating lease assets | 19,989 |
| Other assets | 1,080 |
| Accounts payable | 4,808 |
| Accrued salaries and vacation | -2,856 |
| Accrued insurance | 569 |
| Operating lease liabilities | -19,287 |
| Other accrued expenses and liabilities | -1,274 |
| Net cash flows provided by operating activities | 48,076 |
| Purchase of property and equipment | 22,635 |
| Net cash flows used in investing activities | -22,635 |
| Proceeds from borrowings on revolver and swingline loans | 9,000 |
| Payments on revolver and swingline loan | 29,000 |
| Minimum tax withholdings related to net share settlements | 737 |
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net of expenses | 1,105 |
| Payment of obligations under finance leases | 223 |
| Repurchases of common stock | 1,842 |
| Net cash flows used in financing activities | -21,697 |
| Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 3,744 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 2,484 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 6,228 |
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)