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El Pollo Loco Holdings vs Kura Sushi USA: LOCO and KRUS compared
El Pollo Loco Holdings is the larger company: $126M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $88.9M for Kura Sushi USA (Q4 FY26). Kura Sushi USA is growing faster (+12% against +4% a year earlier). El Pollo Loco Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 8.1% against -0.7%.
Where the money goes: LOCO and KRUS
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) · Q3 2026
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $126M (+4% year over year), operating margin 8.1%, net earnings $6.9M, operating cash flow $7.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) · Q4 FY26
Kura Sushi USA, Q4 FY26: revenue $88.9M (+12% year over year), operating margin -0.7%, net loss $296K, operating cash flow $13.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) | Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q4 FY26 |
| Revenue | $126M | $88.9M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +4% | +12% |
| Operating margin | 8.1% | -0.7% |
| Net earnings | $6.9M | −$296K |
| Net margin | 5.4% | -0.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $7.9M | $13.4M |
| Free cash flow | $506K | — |
| Market value | — | $501M |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $50.50 |
Where the revenue comes from
El Pollo Loco Holdings
- Company-operated restaurant revenue: $105M (83%)
- Franchise revenue: $12.5M (10%)
- Franchise advertising fee revenue: $8.4M (7%)
Questions
Which is bigger, El Pollo Loco Holdings or Kura Sushi USA?
El Pollo Loco Holdings is the larger company: $126M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $88.9M for Kura Sushi USA (Q4 FY26).
Is El Pollo Loco Holdings or Kura Sushi USA growing faster?
Kura Sushi USA is growing faster (+12% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, El Pollo Loco Holdings or Kura Sushi USA?
El Pollo Loco Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 8.1% against -0.7%.
More: El Pollo Loco Holdings earnings · how El Pollo Loco Holdings makes money · Kura Sushi USA earnings · how Kura Sushi USA makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-K filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.