Effective January 19, 2018, John Dawson, the Chief Development Officer of the El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. is no longer with the Company due to a restructuring of the Development department, and not because of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices. Brian Carmichall has rejoined the Company as Vice President, Development, effective January 18, 2018. Mr. Carmichall previously served in this role until January 2013.