Does Hawaiian Bros Island Grill consult with outside parties when developing or modifying specifications?
Hawaiian_Bros_Island_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We develop and modify our specifications internally. As part of this process, we may consult with suppliers, professionals or other third parties. Our standards, operating specifications and procedures for developing and operating a Restaurant are communicated to you via our Manual as described in Item 11. You must obtain our prior written approval to deviate from these specifications and recommendations. Certain detailed specifications for equipment, food and other products may only be communicated to suppliers. We will notify you in writing if we modify any of our specifications previously disclosed to you.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 30–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hawaiian Bros Island Grill's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Hawaiian Bros Island Grill develops and modifies its specifications internally, but may consult with outside parties. As part of their internal processes, Hawaiian Bros Island Grill may consult with suppliers, professionals, or other third parties.
The standards, operating specifications, and procedures for developing and operating a Hawaiian Bros Island Grill restaurant are communicated to franchisees via the manual, as detailed in Item 11 of the FDD. Franchisees must obtain prior written approval from Hawaiian Bros Island Grill to deviate from these specifications and recommendations. Certain detailed specifications for equipment, food, and other products may only be communicated directly to suppliers.
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill will notify franchisees in writing if any previously disclosed specifications are modified. This ensures that franchisees are kept up-to-date with any changes to the standards and requirements for operating their Hawaiian Bros Island Grill restaurant.
This means that while Hawaiian Bros Island Grill maintains control over its brand standards, franchisees should be aware that external parties may influence these standards through consultations. Franchisees need to stay informed of any changes communicated by Hawaiian Bros Island Grill and adhere to the approved specifications to maintain uniformity across all locations.