El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. announced on March 27, 2023, Dean C. Kehler, a member of the board of directors of the company, resigned as a director of the board, effective immediately. Mr. Kehler was a member of the Board since 2005 and his resignation was in connection with the Distribution by and liquidation of the Trimaran Group. Mr. Kehler is the managing member of Trimaran Capital, L.L.C., which is the managing member of Trimaran Pollo Partners, L.L.C. (TPP).

Mr. Kehler'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.