El Pollo Loco and Wingstop Stocks Rise as Oil Prices Drop Below $70

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Shares of El Pollo Loco and Wingstop rose in afternoon trading as WTI crude fell below $70 per barrel, easing pressure on consumer wallets. El Pollo Loco jumped 4.9% and Wingstop gained 4%, while Wendy's surged 30% driven by retail enthusiasm and a CFO change. The drop in oil prices acts as a de facto tax cut for lower-income consumers, boosting discretionary spending on dining out. The restaurant sector has recently warned of traffic slowdowns due to inflation fatigue, and cheaper energy provides a much-needed catalyst for recovery.