El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. announced on August 16, 2023, John M. Roth, a member of the board of directors resigned as a director of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Roth was a member of the Board since 2007 and his resignation was in connection with the Company?s previously-announced repurchase of shares of the Company?s common stock from certain affiliates of Freeman Spogli & Co. Mr. Roth is a general partner and the chief executive officer of Freeman Spogli.

Mr. Roth?s resignation was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company or the Board on any matter relating to the Company?s operations, policies or practices. Mr.  Roth was a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board. Douglas J. Babb, a current member of the Board has been elected to fill the vacancy on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee left by Mr. Roth?s resignation.

In connection with Mr. Roth?s resignation the Board reduced the size of the Board to nine directors.