Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Hawaiian Bros Island Grill franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
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Hawaiian Bros Island Grill quick facts
- Is Hawaiian Bros Island Grill a franchise?
- Yes. Hawaiian Bros Island Grill offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 21 outlets in total (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 74).
- How much does it cost to open a Hawaiian Bros Island Grill franchise?
- The Hawaiian Bros Island Grill Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $1,402,536–$4,163,150 for single — total (1 9 ) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24); $1,502,536–$4,613,150 for five–twentydevelopment+first — as described in franchise agreement chart. total ( 19 ) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 25). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Hawaiian Bros Island Grill charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 6% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Hawaiian Bros Island Grill disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Hawaiian Bros Island Grill FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 72). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Hawaiian Bros Island Grill locations are there?
- The FDD reports 21 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 74). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Hawaiian Bros Island Grill a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $1,402,536 – $4,163,150 (Single — Total (1 9 )); $1,502,536 – $4,613,150 (Five–twentydevelopment+first — As described in Franchise Agreement Chart. Total ( 19 )); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 18 separate groups: other measures for 7 Franchised locations; other measures for 51 Mixed locations; other measures for 21 Company/affiliate locations; other measures for 30 Franchised locations; other measures for 31 Mixed locations; other measures for 16 Company/affiliate locations; other measures for 15 Franchised locations; other measures for 5 Company/affiliate locations; other measures for 5 Company/affiliate locations; other measures for 6 Company/affiliate locations; other measures for 5 Company/affiliate locations; other measures for 8 Franchised locations; other measures for 7 Franchised locations; other measures for 9 Franchised locations; other measures for 6 Franchised locations; other measures for 9 Franchised locations; other measures for 8 Franchised locations; other measures for 6 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets held steady in 2025, to 21 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Single — Total (1 9 )PDF p. 24$1,402,536 – $4,163,150
- Five–twentydevelopment+first — As described in Franchise Agreement Chart. Total ( 19 )PDF p. 25$1,502,536 – $4,613,150
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royaltiesandmarketing — 6%Main ongoing fee
36 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
18 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
7 locations
Other measures · 7 locations
- Who is counted
- 30franchisedfull12monthtraditional;Thirdquartile
- Period
- Average COGS $
- Excluded
- Traditionalonly;digital/ghostkitchens/inlineexcluded. Full12monthand36monthcohorts separate.
- Method
- Actualhistoricaldata. GrossSales lessdiscounts/promotions/remittedsalestax/giftissuance(redemptionsincluded). PrimeCost=food/paperCOGS+hourly/crew+managementsalary/bonus+benefits/taxes.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 74
Net −20 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($1,402,536 – $4,613,150) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 21 to 21 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 30franchisedfull12monthtraditional;Thirdquartile · PDF p. 72
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Openentire12months Mixed · PDF p. 69
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Openentire12months Company/affiliate · PDF p. 69
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Openentire12months Franchised · PDF p. 69
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Open36months Dec26,2022–Dec28,2025;2025resultsonly Mixed · PDF p. 70
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Open36months Dec26,2022–Dec28,2025;2025resultsonly Company/affiliate · PDF p. 70
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Open36months Dec26,2022–Dec28,2025;2025resultsonly Franchised · PDF p. 70
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-operated Restaurants in the third quartile, from the cohort of 21 compa… · PDF p. 71
- [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-operated Restaurants in the top quartile, from the cohort of 21 company… · PDF p. 71
- [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-operated Restaurants in the bottom quartile, from the cohort of 21 comp… · PDF p. 71
- [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-operated Restaurants in the second quartile, from the cohort of 21 comp… · PDF p. 71
- [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise-operated Restaurants in the top quartile, from the cohort of 30 franc… · PDF p. 72
- [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise-operated Restaurants in the third quartile, from the cohort of 30 fra… · PDF p. 72
- [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise-operated Restaurants in the bottom quartile, from the cohort of 30 fr… · PDF p. 72
- [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise-operated Restaurants in the second quartile, from the cohort of 30 fr… · PDF p. 72
- [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 30franchisedfull12monthtraditional;Bottomquartile · PDF p. 72
- [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 30franchisedfull12monthtraditional;Topquartile · PDF p. 72
- [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 30franchisedfull12monthtraditional;Secondquartile · PDF p. 72
- [19]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 74
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | assets current assets cash | $479,723 |
| 2025 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $166,610 |
| 2025 | noncurrent assets contract assets | $19,822 |
| 2025 | total assets | $666,155 |
| 2025 | accrued professional feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $6,838 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $185,919 |
| 2025 | noncurrent liabilities long-term contract liabilities | $6,068,664 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $6,254,583 |
| 2025 | advances to member | -$11,261,292 |
| 2025 | total member's deficit | -$5,588,428 |
| 2025 | total liabilities and member's deficit | $666,155 |
| 2025 | total revenues | $6,468,230 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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