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title: "Hawaiian Bros Opens in Indianapolis"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a83a8899-a095-453c-ab8b-289593bc4ca2
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/hawaiian-bros-opens-in-indianapolis/
author: "Ben Coley"
category: "Casual dining"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Casual dining"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-09-02T12:52:17.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T15:31:01.646Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555396273-367ea4eb4db5?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Hawaiian Bros Opens in Indianapolis

**TL;DR:** Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, a fast-growing island-inspired brand, has opened a new restaurant in Indianapolis, marking a continuation of its strategic franchise growth across the country. The new restaurant is located on the southside of the city and offers the brand's signature plate lunches, comfort food sides, and tropical desserts.

*By Ben Coley, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-09-02. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/hawaiian-bros-opens-in-indianapolis/).*

## Story

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, the fast-growing, island-inspired brand known for its Hawaiian plate lunch, announced 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.

## Entities

- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise growth (topic)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- Ben Coley (person)
- Indianapolis (location)
- grand opening event (topic)
- Hawaiian Bros Island Grill (company)

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Originally reported by Ben Coley, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/hawaiian-bros-opens-in-indianapolis/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a83a8899-a095-453c-ab8b-289593bc4ca2).