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Recordkeeping fees per participant · El Pollo Loco, Inc. 401(k) Plan · plan year 2024
$91.01
Higher than 53% of the 14,075 plans $10 to 50M that report it.
= $43,501 / 478
Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15
Percentiles compare this plan with the Schedule H plans $10 to 50M in assets of the same plan year, excluding final filings; shown only where at least 50 comparable plans report the figure. Plan year 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31, filing received 2025-10-15.
Administrative expenses excluding investment management, per participant
$91.01
Higher than 39% of the 24,371 plans $10 to 50M that report it.
= $43,501 / 478
derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15
Administrative expenses per participant
$102.34
Higher than 27% of the 25,098 plans $10 to 50M that report it.
= $48,919 / 478
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15
Administrative expenses as a share of assets
0.175%
Higher than 31% of the 25,132 plans $10 to 50M that report it.
= $48,919 / $27,924,679
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15
assets_eoy: Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15
Employer contributions per participant
$1,836
Higher than 43% of the 24,050 plans $10 to 50M that report it.
= $877,549 / 478
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15
Employer share of total contributions
31.7%
Higher than 64% of the 24,084 plans $10 to 50M that report it.
= $877,549 / $2,764,057
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15
total_contrib: Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15
Plan terms are described in El Pollo Loco, Inc.'s SEC filings: Form 10-K filed 2005-03-29. No term could be quoted from them with the required precision.
2F ERISA 404(c) plan · 2G fully participant-directed · 2J 401(k) feature · 2K 401(m) arrangement · 2T default investment (QDIA) · 3D IRS pre-approved plan · Form 5500, line 8a; TYPE_PENSION_BNFT_CODE pos 81; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plan sponsor | EL POLLO LOCO, INC. | Form 5500, Part II line 2a; SPONSOR_DFE_NAME pos 19; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Plan name | EL POLLO LOCO, INC. 401(K) PLAN | Form 5500, line 1a; PLAN_NAME pos 16; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Sponsor EIN / plan number | 33-0377527 / 002 | Form 5500, line 2b; SPONS_DFE_EIN pos 44; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Plan type | single-employer | Form 5500, Part I line A; TYPE_PLAN_ENTITY_CD pos 4; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Sponsor location | COSTA MESA, CA | Form 5500, line 2a; SPONS_DFE_MAIL_US_STATE pos 25; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Industry (business code) | 722511, Accommodation and food services | Form 5500, line 2d; BUSINESS_CODE pos 46; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Plan year | 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Form 5500, Part I plan year; FORM_PLAN_YEAR_BEGIN_DATE pos 2; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Filing received | 2025-10-15 | Form 5500, EFAST2 receipt date; DATE_RECEIVED pos 102; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Final filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; FINAL_FILING_IND pos 8; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Amended filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; AMENDED_IND pos 7; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Participants, beginning of year | 2,859 | Form 5500, line 5; TOT_PARTCP_BOY_CNT pos 71; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Active participants | 2,820 | Form 5500, line 6a(2); TOT_ACTIVE_PARTCP_CNT pos 72; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Participants, end of year | 2,959 | Form 5500, line 6f; TOT_ACT_RTD_SEP_BENEF_CNT pos 77; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Participants with an account balance | 478 | Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Total assets, beginning of year | $26,525,292 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (a); TOT_ASSETS_BOY_AMT pos 30; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Total assets, end of year | $27,924,679 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Net assets, end of year | $27,924,679 | Schedule H, line 1l col (b); NET_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 67; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Total income | $5,941,231 | Schedule H, Part II line 2d; TOT_INCOME_AMT pos 97; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Net income | $1,399,387 | Schedule H, line 2k; NET_INCOME_AMT pos 111; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Employer contributions | $877,549 | Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Participant contributions | $1,725,057 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(B); PARTICIPANT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 69; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Other contributions (incl. rollovers) | $161,451 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(C); OTH_CONTRIB_RCVD_AMT pos 70; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Total contributions | $2,764,057 | Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Benefit payments | $4,478,190 | Schedule H, line 2e(4); TOT_DISTRIB_BNFT_AMT pos 101; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Total expenses (incl. benefit payments) | $4,541,844 | Schedule H, line 2j; TOT_EXPENSES_AMT pos 110; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Total administrative expenses | $48,919 | Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Recordkeeping fees | $43,501 | Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Investment advisory and management fees | $5,418 | Schedule H, line 2i(5); INVST_MGMT_FEES_AMT pos 107; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Administrative expenses excluding investment management | $43,501 | derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
| Independent auditor | BDO USA, P.C. | Schedule H, Part III line 3a; ACCOUNTANT_FIRM_NAME pos 116; filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15 |
Position = column in the DOL layout for form year 2024. Filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15.
| Provider | Relationship | Service codes | Direct compensation | Indirect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYrecordkeeper | RECORDKEEPER | 15 Recordkeeping and information management; 37 Participant loan processing; 52 Investment management fees paid indirectly by plan; 62 Float revenue; 64 Recordkeeping fees; 67 Other insurance wrap fees | $48,919 | yes |
Schedule C Part I line 2: name (a), service codes (b), relationship (c), direct compensation paid by the plan (d), indirect compensation received (e). Filing 20251015155945NAL0002711907001, received 2025-10-15.
| Figure | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $26,525,292 | $27,924,679 | 5.3% |
| Participants with a balance | 502 | 478 | -4.8% |
| Administrative expenses | $45,447 | $48,919 | 7.6% |
| Recordkeeping fees per participant | $80.80 | $91.01 | 12.6% |
| Employer contributions | $828,597 | $877,549 | 5.9% |
Prior filing 20241015165203NAL0016914259001, received 2024-10-15; the plan years are contiguous.
Sponsor name as filed: EL POLLO LOCO, INC.; SEC registrant: El Pollo Loco, Inc. (CIK 1289729, matched by EIN).