• El Pollo Loco named Damon Thomas chief operating officer effective Sept. 21, 2026, reporting to CEO Elizabeth “Liz” Williams.
• Thomas previously served as senior vice president of operations at Shake Shack Enterprises from August 2023 to September 2026.
• Earlier roles include vice president of operations at Yoshinoya America, with additional senior operations posts at Quest Food Management Services, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers.

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