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At a Glance
Products & Services: Fast-casual Hawaiian restaurant
Number of Locations: 184
Total Investment: $129.6K - 510.4K
Founded: 1976
Began Franchising: 1991
About L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Johnson Kam and Eddie Flores Jr. started the first L&L Drive-Inn in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1976. They later began franchising in Hawaii, and then expanded to California, changing their name to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue to better appeal to mainland customers. Today they offer franchises throughout the U.S. and also have locations in American Samoa, New Zealand and Japan. L&L Restaurants serve their take on traditional Hawaiian plate lunches, fusing Asian and American cuisine.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 182 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 172 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 188 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $129,600 - $510,400
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: Term of agreement not renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: Term of agreement not renewable
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Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #146 (2011),
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