Culinary veteran takes on new role at chicken chain.
El Pollo Loco named Heather Gardea vice president of research and development. She will oversee menu development and the overall culinary direction and strategy for the chain.
Previously Gardea served as vice president of food and beverage and vice president of marketing at Catalina Restaurant Group.
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