Elizabeth Liz Williams

Elizabeth “Liz” Williams has served as our Chief Executive Officer since March 2024. Prior to joining El Pollo Loco, Ms. Williams was the CEO of Outfox Hospitality, overseeing Foxtrot, a modern café and convenience store. She orchestrated a merger with Dom’s Kitchen and Market during her tenure. Before her time at Outfox, Ms. Williams led Hart House, LLC, and served as CEO of Drybar Holdings, LLC. Her extensive career also includes leadership roles at Taco Bell, where she held positions such as Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, and President of Taco Bell International. Ms. Williams also spent six years at Boston Consulting Group, specializing in Consumer and Retail practice. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and an MBA from Northwestern Kellogg School of Management.