Hawaii-based restaurant franchise L&L Hawaiian Barbecue recently opened five new locations with Hawaii-based franchisee L&L Hawaiian Barbecue including the brand's first stand-alone unit that features a drive-thru.
The locations are in Henderson, Nev.; Denver, Colo.; Arlington, Texas; Tucson, Ariz.; and Waikoloa Village, Ha.
The Texas location is the brand's first stand-alone unit with a drive-thru.
"We are excited to share the Aloha spirit through our delicious Hawaiian plate lunches and warm hospitality here in Texas," says Rahul Rai, who co-owns the new L&L with his wife, April Lazo. "Keeping to L&L's roots, we are a family-owned and operated business, and the food we serve at L&L brings not only our Ohana (family) together but all who walk through our doors," adds Lazo.
The Texas location is the brand's first stand-alone unit with a drive-thru.
Each of the five restaurants is franchised to independent owner-operators. The new openings mark a record year of growth for the franchise company with 18 locations opened in 2023. The fast-growing franchise has plans to continue its expansion with a projected 20 locations slated to open in 2024.