What is the Hawaiian Bros Island Grill company's responsibility regarding the franchisee's lease?
Hawaiian_Bros_Island_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (b) Restaurant Premises.Franchisee is responsible for locating, financing, developing and purchasing or leasing the Restaurant Premises.
Franchisee acknowledges that selection and procurement of the Restaurant Premises is its responsibility and Company's approval of the Restaurant Premises and rendering of assistance in the selection of the Restaurant Premises does not constitute any representation, guaranty or warranty by Company that the Franchised Restaurant operated at that Restaurant Premises will be successful.
Franchisee's Restaurant Premises must meet the following conditions:
- (1) Company has no responsibility for any lease; it is Franchisee's sole responsibility to evaluate, negotiate and enter into a lease or a purchase agreement for the Restaurant Premises in accordance with the terms of the Development Agreement.
Franchisee must furnish Company with an executed lease within five days after its execution.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 77–262)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hawaiian Bros Island Grill's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is solely responsible for all aspects of securing their restaurant premises. Hawaiian Bros Island Grill has no responsibility for the lease. The franchisee is responsible for locating, financing, developing, and either purchasing or leasing the restaurant premises. This includes evaluating and negotiating the lease terms.
Even if Hawaiian Bros Island Grill approves the restaurant premises or provides assistance in its selection, this does not constitute a guarantee or warranty of the restaurant's future success at that location. The franchisee bears the responsibility of ensuring the location is suitable for their business needs and profitability goals.
The franchisee must provide Hawaiian Bros Island Grill with a copy of the executed lease agreement within five days of signing. This allows Hawaiian Bros Island Grill to maintain records and ensure compliance with their standards, but it does not imply any responsibility on their part regarding the lease itself. The franchisee is fully responsible for the lease agreement.