How many Hawaiian Bros Island Grill company-owned outlets were opened in Arkansas during 2023?
Hawaiian_Bros_Island_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
For Years 2022 to 2024
| (1) State | (2) Year | (3) Outlets at Start of Year | (4) Outlets Opened | (5) Terminations | (6) Non-Renewals | (7) Reacquired by Franchisor | (8) Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | (9) Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Arkansas |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 73–77)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Hawaiian Bros Island Grill did not open any company-owned outlets in Arkansas during 2023. However, one franchised outlet was opened in Arkansas during 2023. This information is based on the table titled "Status of Franchised Outlets For Years 2022 to 2024".
This means that while Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is expanding into Arkansas, they are doing so through franchising rather than direct company investment in that state. For a potential franchisee, this indicates that the brand is interested in market penetration in Arkansas but prefers to do so with local ownership and management.
It's important to note that the numbers provided are for traditional Hawaiian Bros Island Grill restaurants and exclude special outlets like ghost kitchens and digital to-go kitchens. This distinction is relevant for understanding the brand's overall expansion strategy and the different types of franchise opportunities that may be available.