What is the relocation fee for a Hawaiian Bros Island Grill restaurant, and what other expenses are associated with relocation?
Hawaiian_Bros_Island_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of fee (1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
| Transfer Fee – Development Agreement (6) | $10,000 | Prior to transfer | If Developer is an individual or partnership assigning the franchise to a business entity in which the Developer will own all of the ownership interests, the transfer fee is limited to reimbursing us for any legal expenses we incur to prepare or review documentation related to the transfer. |
| Relocation (6) | $7,500, plus expenses | Upon demand | You may not relocate your Restaurant to a new premises without our written consent. If we approve your relocation, you must pay a $7,500 relocation fee and take all actions we require to de-brand and de-identify the former premises at your expense. |
| Renewal | 50% of the then- current initial franchise fee | Upon renewal of the Franchise Agreement | In addition to satisfying the other requirements for renewing your Franchise Agreement, you must pay a renewal fee equal to 50% of the initial franchise fee charged under our then-current Franchise Agreement. |
| Non-Renewal and/or | Our actual costs | Upon demand | You have certain obligations after non-renewal of your Franchise Agreement or if we terminate your Franchise Agreement. If you fail to satisfy your obligations within 7 days of the non-renewal or termination of your Franchise Agreement, we may enter the premises to bring it into compliance, and you must reimburse our actual costs. |
| Termination Compliance | |||
| Technology Fee | Currently we do not charge a technology fee | Payable at the same time and in the same manner as the Royalty Fee | We have the right to implement and charge you a reasonable license fee or technology fee to use any Intranet, Information System, or other technology that we or our third party supplier provides, maintains or administers for the System. |
| IT Services and Support Fee (7) | $300 per Restaurant per month | Payable at the same time and in the same manner | We have the right to develop, implement and require you to participate in a program for the support of all or cert |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 16–23)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Hawaiian Bros Island Grill Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must obtain written consent from Hawaiian Bros Island Grill before relocating their restaurant. If Hawaiian Bros Island Grill approves the relocation, the franchisee must pay a $7,500 relocation fee.
In addition to the relocation fee, the franchisee is responsible for all expenses associated with the relocation. This includes taking all actions Hawaiian Bros Island Grill requires to de-brand and de-identify the former premises.
This means a franchisee considering a move needs to factor in not only the $7,500 fee but also the potentially significant costs of removing all Hawaiian Bros Island Grill branding from the old location. These de-branding expenses are in addition to the costs of setting up the new location, which are not detailed here but could include construction, new equipment, and marketing.