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.
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill franchise brings authentic Hawaiian plate lunch cuisine to mainland markets with a fast-casual dining concept featuring kalua pork, h
Headline figures
Quick facts
- 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
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Item 19 covers 4 separate groups: other measures for 7 Franchised locations; other measures for 9 Franchised locations; other measures for 8 Franchised locations; other measures for 6 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
0 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?
4 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
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.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 9 locations
- Who is counted
- 30franchisedfull12monthtraditional;Bottomquartile
- 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.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 8 locations
- Who is counted
- 30franchisedfull12monthtraditional;Topquartile
- Period
- Median 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.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 6 locations
- Who is counted
- 30franchisedfull12monthtraditional;Secondquartile
- Period
- Median 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 +0 outlets, 2025–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; 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 locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
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 — 30franchisedfull12monthtraditional;Bottomquartile · PDF p. 72
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 30franchisedfull12monthtraditional;Topquartile · PDF p. 72
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 30franchisedfull12monthtraditional;Secondquartile · PDF p. 72
- [5]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
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
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
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At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Not reviewed
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
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