L&L Hawaiian Barbecue was founded in 1976 in Hawaii and has since expanded to over 180 locations across 12 states, becoming one of the largest and most successful Hawaiian plate lunch chains. They are known for their generous portion sizes and unique blend of Hawaiian-inspired dishes like loco moco. The company has received many awards and rankings over the years from publications like Entrepreneur Magazine and Restaurant & Institutions Magazine, recognizing their continued growth and success.

1. lizzie hornshuh
L & L HAWAIIAN BARBEQUE

2. HISTORY
 In 1976 Johnson Kam and Eddie Flores, Jr., both
budding entrepreneurs, purchased the L&L Drive-Inn®
on Liliha Street in Honolulu, Hawaii. Times were tough
during the early years but Kam and Flores persevered
with their work ethic and optimism.
 The founders of the L&L Drive-Inn® decided to
franchise and expand their operation in 1988. They
were among the first to build a reputation of serving
fresh plate lunches, in generous portions, and low
prices across Hawaii with their very successful chain of
L&L Drive-Inn® restaurants.

3. NUMBER OF LOCATIONS
 Today there are over 180 L&L
restaurants in Hawaii, California,
Washington, Nevada, Arizona,
Colorado, Oregon, Utah, Texas and
New York.

4. COST OF STARTUP
 Low Startup Cost: 225K
High Startup Cost: 470K
 Franchise fee: $35,000.
 Royalty fee: $35,000.
 Total Investment: $225,200-$470,400

5. MENU
The traditional Hawaiian plate lunch consists of two servings of
rice, a serving of macaroni salad, and features a generous serving
of a hot entrée. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue® plate lunches are
famous for its large portion sizes, freshness, and unique blend of
tastes found in dishes like Chicken katsu (breaded chicken
w/special dipping sauce), “Loco Moco” (hamburger patties, two
eggs, & gravy), and mahi mahi (w/tartar sauce). L&L Hawaiian
Barbecue's® plate lunches are also infused with an quot;ingredientquot;
unique to the islands – the warm spirit of Aloha.

6. NEW FRANCHISE
 I f I could, I would like to put the
Franchise on 9604 Heathermill Lane,
Raleigh, NC 27617

7. SUCCESS!
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue's® success has earned the company
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many awards and continued rankings in various local and
national magazines. In 2002, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue® was
named one of the “50 Regional Powerhouse Chains” by
Nation’s Restaurant News. The July 2005 issue of Restaurant &
Institutions Magazine ranked L&L #314 out of America’s top
400 restaurant chains. Additionally, Restaurant Business
magazine ranked L&L #15 of its 50 Top Growth Chains in the
Nation in 2005. Entrepreneur magazine has also ranked L&L’s
parent company, L&L Franchise, Inc. at #165 out of the top
500 franchises in 2005.

8. SUCCESS CONTINUED!!
Entrepreneur Magazine
Restaurants & Institutions (R&I) Magazine
•#126 ranking - America’s Top Global Franchises (2006)
•#275 ranking - America’s Top 400 Restaurant Chains (2007)
•#115 ranking - America’s Top Global Franchises (2005)
•#280 ranking - America’s Top 400 Restaurant Chains (2006)
•#157 ranking - Top 500 Franchises (2006)
•#314 ranking - America’s Top 400 Restaurant Chains (2005)
•#370 ranking - America’s Top 400 Restaurant Chains (2004) •#165 ranking - Top 500 Franchises (2005)
Restaurant Business Magazine
• #15 out of 50 Top Growth Chains in the Nation (2005) Mainland Local/Regional Awards
•Best Hawaiian Food - Milpitas Post (2007)
•QSR Magazine
•Best Hawaiian - SF Weekly (2007)
•Best of 2006: Growth (2006)
•Best Dinner Under $5 - Westword Magazine
•Nation's Restaurant News
•Best of Las Vegas: Best Cheap Eats - Las
•Top 50 Regional Powerhouse Chains (2002)
Vegas Review-Journal (2003)
•Proclamation Declaring March 8th as quot;L&L Hawaiian Honolulu Star-Bulletin/Midweek
Barbecue Dayquot; - Hawaii State Governor Linda Lingle Best Plate Lunch (2003-2007)
(2006) Pacific Business News
Honolulu Advertiser Newspaper Best in Business I – Business Leadership Hawaii (2004)
•Best of the Best: Plate Lunch (2007) Hawaii Business Magazine
•Ilima Award: Best Plate Lunch (1996, 2000-2007) Ranked among Hawaii’s Top 250 Businesses (2002-2007)
•Ilima Award: Favorite Local Style Food (1997) Honolulu Magazine
•Best of the Best: Best Loco Moco (2006 & 2007) Best Chicken Katsu (2008)
•Oahu’s 100 Best Restaurants (2001) Best Loco Moco (2008)
Honolulu Weekly
Best Plate Lunch (2001)
Best Chicken Katsu (2000)
Best Take-Out (1994)

9. MAJOR COMPETITORS