UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 19, 2011
EPL INTERMEDIATE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
333-115644
(Commission File Number)
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Delaware
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13-4092105
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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3535 Harbor Blvd. Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California
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92626
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 599-5000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On March 19, 2011, El Pollo Loco, Inc. (“EPL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of EPL Intermediate, Inc., executed a letter agreement with Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (“Pilgrim’s Pride”). The agreement sets forth the prices and terms under which Pilgrim’s Pride will supply a material portion of EPL’s chicken requirements for the next 12 months. The agreement also sets forth various freight charges which vary depending on where the chicken is to be delivered. The agreement is effective March 1, 2011 and terminates February 28, 2012.
EPL and Pilgrim’s Pride were previously parties to a chicken supply contract that expired February 28, 2011.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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EPL INTERMEDIATE, INC.
(Registrant)
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Date: March 24, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Jerry Lovejoy
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Jerry Lovejoy
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Senior Vice President
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