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The real numbers on owning a Hawaiian Bros Island Grill franchise
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill - QSR/Restaurant Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★★★☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5
Investment
$1,402,536–$4,163,150
Total fees
8% of sales
Outlets
60
Closure signals
1 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
Is Hawaiian Bros Island Grill worth it? How it compares to 117 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
8% of sales
lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost
from $1,402,536
pricier than 89% of peers
Disclosure honesty
Grade B
more honest than 89% of quick service restaurants franchises
Closure rate
1.7% of outlets
about average
Disclosed lawsuits
0
fewer than most
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What their own earnings claim actually says
Provides gross sales data for 51 traditional restaurants (21 company-owned, 30 franchised) in operation 12 months. Average $2.37M gross sales; median $2.18M. Lowest $1.22M, highest $4.17M. Limited to traditional formats; excludes 13 special outlets.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
One franchised outlet closed 2025 after 12+ months operation; minimal terminations/transfers indicate low failure rate.
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How much does a Hawaiian Bros Island Grill franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,402,536–$4,163,150, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Hawaiian Bros Island Grill franchise owners make?
Provides gross sales data for 51 traditional restaurants (21 company-owned, 30 franchised) in operation 12 months. Average $2.37M gross sales; median $2.18M. Lowest $1.22M, highest $4.17M. Limited to traditional formats; excludes 13 special outlets. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Hawaiian Bros Island Grill franchise failure rate?
One franchised outlet closed 2025 after 12+ months operation; minimal terminations/transfers indicate low failure rate.
Is a Hawaiian Bros Island Grill franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hawaiian Bros Island Grill scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Hawaiian Bros Island Grill or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.