Island-Inspired Restaurant Opening First Indianapolis Restaurant; Aloha Spirit Arriving with VIP Event on September 5 and Grand Opening Celebration on September 12
September 02, 2026 // Franchising.com // INDIANAPOLIS — Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, the fast-growing, island-inspired brand known for its Hawaiian plate lunch, announced today its September 1 opening in Indianapolis.
The new Hawaiian Bros restaurant is located on the southside of the city, near the Greenwood/Southport area (7910 S. U.S. Highway 31), along a busy retail and residential corridor. Joining the brand’s existing ghost kitchen that serves Downtown Indianapolis and near northside sections of the city, the restaurant offers convenient access for local residents, commuters and visitors to enjoy the brand’s viral signature plate lunches, including sweet and savory chicken, pork and veggies, comfort food sides and tropical desserts. This opening marks a continuation of the brand’s strategic franchise growth across the country.
“Indy is clamoring for more of Hawaiian Bros and this opening serves as a fantastic way to bring it to the southside of the area,” said the operator leading Hawaiian Bros’ growth in Indianapolis. “Our Aloha Spirit and community focus are what keep guests coming back, and I’m eager to introduce more people in Indy to what makes Hawaiian Bros special.”
To celebrate the new opening, Hawaiian Bros in Indianapolis is hosting a VIP Event on Saturday, September 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to give residents and frontline leaders such as first responders, teachers and local businesses a first taste with a free plate lunch.
Following the restaurant’s opening, Hawaiian Bros will host a Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, September 12, at 11 a.m. The first 100 customers will receive a gift card ranging from $25 to $500 and a free t-shirt, and one lucky guest will win free Hawaiian Bros for a year.
Hawaiian Bros is known for its island-inspired plate lunch, which offers a variety of juicy chicken or pork glazed with sweet, savory or spicy sauces, macaroni salad, fluffy steamed white rice, vegetables and tropical Dole Soft Serve®. With a commitment to avoiding fryers, microwaves and freezers, all menu items are prepared fresh in house with high-quality ingredients. The brand welcomes every guest with a friendly “Aloha” and remains dedicated to causes tied to Hawaiian culture and sustainability.
Since launching in 2018, Hawaiian Bros has grown to 80+ restaurants across 14 states, with the majority of locations franchisee owned and operated. There are nearly 300 additional restaurants under development agreements spanning 18 states and over 60 markets. Franchisees interested in Hawaiian Bros can visit hawaiianbros.com/franchising to learn how to apply and claim their territory.
Connect with Hawaiian Bros in Indianapolis by visiting its Facebook.
For more information about Hawaiian Bros, visit https://www.hawaiianbros.com/.
About Hawaiian Bros
At Hawaiian Bros, we’re inspired every day to share the Aloha Spirit. It shapes how we work, connect, and grow together. Our core values of Mutual Respect, Harmony, Gratitude, Integrity, Innovation, and Fun guide how we show up for one another, our guests, and the communities we serve. We believe in doing what is right, showing appreciation often, and bringing curiosity, creativity, and joy to everything we do. Together, we create memorable experiences that invite guests to return and to share the Aloha Spirit with others. Hawaiian Bros owns and operates 80+ restaurants serving the Aloha Spirit in 14 states across America.
Hawaiian Bros has earned a variety of prestigious awards since its founding in 2018, including the #1 spot on Ingram’s Corporate Report of the “Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies” and the #7 spot on QSRmagazine’s “40/40 List of America’s Hottest Startup Fast Casuals.” Additionally, Hawaiian Bros was named a 2026 “50 QSR Contender,” ranked #18 on Fast Casual’s 2026 “Top 100 Movers & Shakers” list, to which it has been named consistently on an annual basis, and earned the #40 spot on the Franchise Times 2026 “Fast & Serious” list. The brand has also been named to QSR magazine’s “Best Brands to Work For” and the Franchise Times “Top 400” list. For more information about Hawaiian Bros, visit www.hawaiianbros.com.
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