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| Network | 100300 - Disclosure - Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Tables) (http://www.elpolloloco.com/20161228/taxonomy/role/DisclosureOtherNoncurrentLiabilitiesTables) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001606366 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
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Schedule of Other Noncurrent Liabilities | Other noncurrent liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
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