What is the current construction document review fee charged by Hawaiian Bros Island Grill?

According to Hawaiian Bros Island Grill's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must have their final construction documents reviewed and approved by Hawaiian Bros Island Grill before starting construction. If a franchisee is approved to use a service provider other than the one Hawaiian Bros Island Grill requires for architecture, engineering, and construction plans and documentation, they must pay a construction document review fee. The current fee for this review is $5,000.

This fee is in place to ensure that all construction documents meet Hawaiian Bros Island Grill's standards and specifications, regardless of who prepares them. This protects the brand's image and ensures consistency across all franchise locations. It also allows Hawaiian Bros Island Grill to maintain quality control over the construction process, even when franchisees use alternative service providers.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that if they choose to use a construction service provider that is not the preferred provider of Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, they should budget an additional $5,000 for the construction document review fee. This fee is in addition to any other costs associated with construction, such as architectural plans, engineering services, and construction labor and materials. Franchisees should factor this fee into their overall startup costs when evaluating the financial feasibility of opening a Hawaiian Bros Island Grill franchise.