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title: "Hawaiian Bros Says Aloha to First Glenwood, Illinois Location"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/1f2eda54-4f75-4f27-9aa6-e3427d84ef05
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260206_hawaiian_bros_says_aloha_to_first_glenwood_illinois_location.html
category: "Casual dining"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Casual dining"
published: 2026-02-06T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:09:44.980Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/hawaiian_bros_island_grill.jpg
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# Hawaiian Bros Says Aloha to First Glenwood, Illinois Location

**TL;DR:** Hawaiian Bros is opening its first location in Glenwood, Illinois, and hosting a grand opening celebration on February 16. The event will feature giveaways, including free t-shirts and gift cards, as well as a chance to win Hawaiian Bros meals for a year.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-02-06. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260206_hawaiian_bros_says_aloha_to_first_glenwood_illinois_location.html).*

## Story

Hawaiian Bros is opening its first island-inspired location in Glenwood, Ill.

To celebrate, Hawaiian Bros is hosting a grand opening celebration at their new location in the Glenwood area on Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. At the grand opening, the first 100 customers in line will receive a free t-shirt and a Hawaiian Bros gift card ranging from $25-$500 (with purchase), and one lucky winner will win Hawaiian Bros for a year.

Hawaiian Bros will also host VIP events on Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. First responders, medical personnel, academic staff, students, and local business employees will be treated to a free classic Plate Lunch. 

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, a bed of fluffy steamed white rice or vegetables; and for dessert, a smooth and tropical Dole Soft Serve®. Never relying on freezers or microwaves, the simple menu is prepared with the highest quality, freshest ingredients.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- grand opening (topic)
- location growth (topic)
- Hawaiian Bros Island Grill (company)
- Glenwood, Illinois (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260206_hawaiian_bros_says_aloha_to_first_glenwood_illinois_location.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/1f2eda54-4f75-4f27-9aa6-e3427d84ef05).