El Pollo Loco Names Damon Thomas Chief Operating Officer
El Pollo Loco appoints Damon Thomas as chief operating officer, bringing restaurant operations experience to the company’s senior leadership team.
Read moreEl Pollo Loco appoints Damon Thomas as chief operating officer, bringing restaurant operations experience to the company’s senior leadership team.
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