What specific aspects of the Hawaiian Bros Island Grill restaurant must the franchisee maintain and refresh?
Hawaiian_Bros_Island_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee must maintain and periodically refresh the building, equipment, fixtures, furnishings, signage and Trade Dress (including the interior and exterior appearance) used in the operation of the Franchised Restaurant in accordance with Company's requirements established periodically and any Inspections or other periodic evaluations of the Restaurant Premises by Company's representatives.
From time to time as Company requires, Franchisee must modernize and/or replace aspects of the Restaurant Premises, Trade Dress and equipment as may be necessary for the Franchised Restaurant and Restaurant Premises to conform to the Standards
for similarly situated new Hawaiian Bros Island Grill franchisees, which modernization and/or replacement may include a comprehensive remodel of the Restaurant Premises.
- (3) Each transfer subject to Section 13 and each renewal under Section 11 are expressly conditioned upon Franchisee's compliance with Company's then-current modernization or replacement requirements.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 77–262)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Hawaiian Bros Island Grill FDD, franchisees are responsible for maintaining and periodically refreshing several aspects of the restaurant premises. This includes the building itself, all equipment, fixtures, furnishings, signage, and the overall Trade Dress, encompassing both the interior and exterior appearance. These maintenance and refresh requirements must align with Hawaiian Bros Island Grill's standards, which are established periodically. The company will conduct inspections and other periodic evaluations of the restaurant premises to ensure compliance.
From time to time, Hawaiian Bros Island Grill may require franchisees to modernize or replace aspects of the restaurant premises, Trade Dress, and equipment. This is to ensure the franchised restaurant and premises conform to the standards set for similarly situated new Hawaiian Bros Island Grill franchisees. Such modernization or replacement may involve a comprehensive remodel of the restaurant premises.
Furthermore, the franchisee's compliance with the company's modernization or replacement requirements is a condition for any transfer of the franchise and each renewal of the franchise agreement. This ensures that all Hawaiian Bros Island Grill locations maintain a consistent brand image and meet current standards, which can impact the franchisee's long-term investment and operational costs.