This unique franchise opportunity
is reserved for multi-unit franchisees who know what a successful restaurant operation looks like. Watch the video to see if you would make a good fit to join our ’ohana.

© 2023 Hawaiian Bros Island Grill Disclaimer: The franchise sales information in this video does not constitute an offer to sell a franchise. The offer of a franchise can only be made through the delivery of a Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”). Certain states require that we register the FDD in those states. The communications in this video are not directed by us to the residents of any of those states. Moreover, we will not offer or sell franchises in those states until we have registered the franchise (or obtained an applicable exemption from registration), and delivered the FDD to the prospective franchisee in compliance with applicable law.

The first wave of many rankings to come

We’ve had the vision of being a national chain since our founding in 2018. As we’ve charted our course towards that goal, we’ve made waves across the industry as we’ve exponentially picked up speed.

Top spot on QSR Magazine’s 40/40 list for 2022.

Recognition as a notable new entrant for 2022 TOP 500 Restaurants.

No. 11 for 2022 in 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List.

We’ll let our numbers do the talking

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AVERAGE UNIT VOLUME**

Our average unit volume is among the highest in the FastCasual and QSR segments.***

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CUSTOMER RATING

From over 125,000 reviews, putting Hawaiian Bros at the top of the industry when it comes to customer satisfaction and food quality.*

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Loyalty members

Our loyalty program is growing at a rate of 4,000 new members a week that visit the stores an average of 19.5 times per year.

*Competitor data was collected from the nearest location for each of our locations. It was then weighted by quantity of surveys and then aggregated. Sources: Google, Facebook, and Yelp.
**11 of the 21 (or 52.4%) traditional Hawaiian Bros Island Grill restaurants owned and operated by our affiliates during the entire 12-month period beginning December 27, 2021 and ending December 25, 2022 achieved gross sales of at least $3,533,055 during such period. The median sales for the same 21 restaurants during this period was $3,516,723. 5 traditional Hawaiian Bros Island Grill restaurants representing all of the restaurants owned and operated by our affiliates for more than 30 months as of December 25, 2022 achieved average gross sales of $4,346,168 during the 12-month period beginning December 27, 2021 and ending December 25, 2022. One of the 5 restaurants achieved gross sales at or above the average. The median sales for the same 5 restaurants during this period was $3,766,267. There is no assurance, however, that a franchisee will do as well. See Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document for more information.
***Source: QSR Magazine, The QSR 50 Big Chart (2021)

SERVING UP THE ALOHA SPiriT HAS CUSTOMERs COMING BACK IN WAVES

LEE’S SUMMIT, MO
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This was my first time trying Hawaiian Bros and I was blown away by the experience! The place was very clean, the food was out of this world and I thought it was a very nice touch that somebody from the counter actually came out and made the effort to ask us how our experience was. I will definitely be back, and I highly recommend this if you’re looking for the alternative to fast food.
DALLAS, TX
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YOU MUST CHECK IT OUT. I came in not really knowing what to expect. I was greeted and guided and was also given a sample of their dairy free, gluten free, pineapple mango soft serve. It was amazing! Then my order arrived. My taste buds went to Hawaiian Heaven. This was the perfect meal; the portion was very generous. The deliciousness and portions make it well worth your money. Sweet, savory, fresh, well-seasoned.
LAWRENCE, KS
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The place is never a disappointment. Faster than fast food, and reasonably priced. Consistently great! The friendliest staff in town, with the cleanest facility. My only problem with the place, is trying to choose which dish to get. I’ve tried everything on the menu, and it is all very delicious. If you’re reading this because you’re wondering if you should try it. Yes. Absolutely do it!
YUKON, OK
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For me this place was a surprise! It takes me back to my childhood when my Mother made my favorite dish, Hawaiian Meatballs! The flavor was great and the chicken was tender. Get the teriyaki sauce and add to the fluffy soft rice. It makes for a great mix. Also get a side of pineapple. It was fresh and full of sweetness! Finished off with some Pineapple soft serve. It wasn’t over the top and was similar to a sherbet. I enjoyed it! I hope they open more of these in the OKC area. I will definitely be back.
ROWLETT, TX
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This is hands down the best, quick food I’ve had in a while! It’s fast food, but obviously cooked with so much love! Service was amazingly quick with very friendly staff checking on us to make sure we had absolutely everything we needed. The pineapple and strawberry soft serve alone is worth the trip! Love love love!!!
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What differentiates us makes us an excellent investment

PRICE/VALUE SCORE

Our Price/Value customer perceptions rank higher than most established brands.  In fact, our large portion comes in at over two pounds, giving our customers value they can feel—and taste—at a time when it’s most important.*

84 FOOD & PAPER SKUs

Our simple and focused menu offers efficiencies in both operations and supply chain. 

EFFICIENCY = SPEED

We execute a simple, high-quality menu with speed and consistency. Combined with best-in-class training and technology, and optimized processes, we can operate at a high volume.

*April 2020 value for the money customer survey conducted by Hawaiian Bros Inc. Total sample size was 1,506 customers across four restaurant locations in the Kansas City Metro Area including Belton, MO, Overland Park, KS, Lawrence, KS, North Kansas City, MO.

NO FREEZERS
NO FRYERS
NO MICROWAVES

The Hawaiian Bros menu adheres to a simple principle:
do few things, but do them extremely well. Our food is unique and delicious – this isn’t another burger or fried chicken joint – we’re talking craveable, island-inspired flavors served with a side of Aloha Spirit.

WE MEASURE SUCCESS IN SECONDS, NOT MINUTES

We’re uniquely positioned between QSR and Fast Casual, giving customers the speed, drive-thru capability and consistency of a QSR, and the food quality, culture, vibe and service of a Fast Casual.

Our drive-thrus operate in seconds. We’re talking 30 seconds at the window on average, 74% of the time. How do we do it? From 2 order points, to virtual ordering, we’re optimized for customer volume and speed. We’re giving customers the confidence that will keep them coming back for the reliable service they can’t find anywhere else.

MULTI-CHANNEL EFFICIENCY

Our kitchens are designed with production lines to serve every sales channel–DSP, carry out, drive-thru, and dine-in.  At curbside, we opt for fewer dedicated parking spaces and quicker to-car times.  As a result, we aim to turn our spots in less than 60 seconds.  Our new building prototype includes a DSP-dedicated drive-thru lane.

Experience the aloha spirit

It’s no surprise Hawaiian Bros excels at serving guests in person. Customers experience a tangible difference when enjoying meals inspired by and served with the Aloha Spirit.

Keeping It Simple

At Hawaiian Bros, our flavorful menu stands out in its simplicity. We serve up Aloha Spirit in 6 island-inspired Plate Lunches – an homage to classic Hawaiian comfort food. With just 5 sides, including our unique SPAM® Musubi, plus our amazing Dole Soft Serve® for dessert, our meals are memorable, easy to order, and easy to prepare. And the rest of our operation is simple, too. All in, including paper, we have just 81 SKUs total.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN OUR

Owner/Operator
Experience

The success of our brand is built on bringing the most seasoned industry veterans to the table. We maintain the same standards for franchise applicants, selecting only those who have broad experience with successful operations.

Minimum Financial Requirement

This unique opportunity is reserved for the best-in-class, multi-unit franchise owners, operators and developers with a financial and operational ability to operate multiple units.

The minimum financial requirements per franchising entity is $2.5M Liquid Assets, $5M Net Worth.

NEW BUILD AND CONVERSION REQUIREMENTS

We’re committed to building franchised restaurants with dine-in and drive-thru experiences that capture our iconic design theme. New building prototype and second generation real estate retro-fit requirements range from 3,000-5,767 sq. ft.

The minimum development commitment ranges from 5 to 15 Hawaiian Bros locations based on your market size and development area.

Our best-in-class recruiting process means
only the best can ride the HAWAIIAN BROS WAVE

Must demonstrate multi-unit restaurant operations and development experience, as well as the financial capacity to develop multiple locations.

Exchanging information includes: mystery shops, guest reviews, culture index survey, business plan and a deep dive into Hawaiian Bros.

Defines your exclusive development area and timelines for the opening schedule.

Introductions to Hawaiian Bros systems and processes, and the start of real estate site selection in your development area.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A HAWAIIAN BROS FRANCHISEE?

We’re looking for at least 10 years of multi-unit restaurant ownership, operations, and development experience in your market development area of interest. Minimum financial requirements per franchising entity: $2.5M Liquid Assets, $5M Net Worth. Minimum development commitment: 5 or more Hawaiian Bros locations, based on market size and development area. Drop us your info if you match the criteria noted above and we’ll get back to you shortly. Mahalo!

Frequently Asked Questions

Inquire to learn more on select markets available, relatively contiguous to our existing Hawaiian Bros market throughout the midwest, central and southeast USA.

We’re seeking experienced multi-unit restaurant operators and developers to develop 5 to 15 restaurants in specific geographies.

Hawaiian Bros requires 10+ years of demonstrated success operating and developing multiple restaurants, growing your organization through inclusion, positivity leading to positive outcomes and superior results. We’re also looking for the financial and organizational capacity to develop and operate multiple Hawaiian Bros in your existing or adjacent markets.

Minimum financial requirements per franchising entity: $2.5M Liquid Assets, $5M Net Worth

8 weeks, including classroom and on-the-job training in a Hawaiian Bros training restaurant. The training includes a cultural immersion in Hawaiian Bros.

Hawaiian Bros provides 2 to 3 weeks of operational opening support.

Every Hawaiian Bros restaurant uses the same restaurant technology to optimize results and achieve our brand standards.

 

Technology systems assist you in meeting brand standards, for example, the drive-thru 30 seconds or less speed of service at the pick-up window.

 

Our technology platform provides you with tools to optimize your results—from the point-of-sale system to the dining room kiosks to the drive-thru technology.

Hawaiian Bros requires 10+ years of demonstrated success operating and developing multiple restaurants, growing your organization through inclusion, positivity leading to positive outcomes and superior results.

 

Our franchise application process includes a discovery stage that allows for us both to get to know each other, exchange information and see if we’re a good fit culturally.

 

In addition to reviewing your franchise application and business plan, we’ll get to know each other through extensive interviews, in-market restaurant tours and mystery shops of your locations. You’ll even take a culture index survey. Interviewing your crew and team members, and seeing your customer ratings on Google and Yelp, with complete reference checks, will help us get to know you better.

 

Of course, we welcome the opportunity to share the same Hawaiian Bros story with you, and see if we’re aligned to offer you a franchise to join the Hawaiian Bros ’ohana, spreading positivity and the Aloha Spirit to a market near you.

WANT TO MEET US IN PERSON?

Catch us on the road at these upcoming events!
Click on the link to request more information.

© 2023 Hawaiian Bros Island Grill Disclaimer: The franchise sales information in this website does not constitute an offer to sell a franchise. The offer of a franchise can only be made through the delivery of a Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”). Certain states require that we register the FDD in those states. The communications in this website are not directed by us to the residents of any of those states. Moreover, we will not offer or sell franchises in those states until we have registered the franchise (or obtained an applicable exemption from registration), and delivered the FDD to the prospective franchisee in compliance with applicable law.