Under what circumstances will the Participation Agreement end for a Hawaiian Bros Island Grill franchisee?

According to the 2025 Hawaiian Bros Island Grill Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchisee Participation Agreement with Edward Don & Company will end under two specific circumstances. First, the agreement terminates if the Master Agreement between Edward Don & Company and Hawaiian Bros Inc. expires or is terminated, unless the Participation Agreement is terminated earlier under the Master Agreement's terms. Second, the Participation Agreement ends if the franchisee ceases to be a franchisee within the Hawaiian Bros Island Grill system.

In practical terms, this means a Hawaiian Bros Island Grill franchisee's ability to purchase equipment and supplies through Edward Don & Company is directly tied to both their standing as a franchisee and the overarching agreement between Hawaiian Bros Island Grill and Edward Don. If Hawaiian Bros Island Grill terminates its agreement with Edward Don, franchisees will no longer be able to utilize that vendor unless other arrangements are made. Similarly, if a franchisee's agreement with Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is terminated, their access to Edward Don as an approved supplier also ends.

Prospective franchisees should understand that their participation in the Edward Don program is not guaranteed indefinitely. It is contingent upon the continuation of the Master Agreement and their own compliance with the terms of the franchise agreement. Franchisees should stay informed about the status of the Master Agreement and maintain good standing with Hawaiian Bros Island Grill to ensure uninterrupted access to this supplier relationship. This is a fairly standard arrangement in franchising, where vendor relationships are often managed at the corporate level and extended to franchisees.