Industry vet takes on new challenges. 

Restaurant industry veteran Kay Bogeajis is the new chief operating officer for El Pollo Loco. Bogeajis' more than 30 years of restaurant experience includes serving in operational and general management roles for a variety of restaurant chains, including Peet's Coffee & Tea, Taco Bell and Burger King Corp.

In her new role, Bogeajis will oversee company and franchise restaurant operations, training, and development for El Pollo Loco, which has nearly 400 restaurants in 5 states.