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The Delivery Drones Are Coming

The Delivery Drones Are Coming

June 17, 2021

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"We wanted to lead the way and be the first to deliver a memorable experience to our customers in a cost efficient, fun, and reliable fashion."

Southern California-based El Pollo Loco begins testing its "Air Loco" drone delivery next week. With the Federal Aviation Administration recently approving rules for delivery services to people's homes, more and more drones will be taking to the skies to make restaurant and other types of deliveries.

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El Pollo Loco says it will become the first national restaurant company to experiment with door-to-backyard drone delivery. On June 24, the Costa Mesa-based restaurant chain, known for its fire-roasted chicken, will test "Air Loco," its drone delivery from restaurant kitchens to customers' backyards.

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