Fast-growing Hawaiian plate lunch concept Hawaiian Bros Island Grill named Breck Templeton CFO, the chain announced Thursday.
Templeton most recently served as chief financial officer of SPB Hospitality, parent company of J. Alexander’s Restaurant, Logan’s Roadhouse and more. He also spent more than a decade with Landry’s Restaurants.
Templeton will focus on raising capital to fuel Hawaiian Bros’ growth.
“Breck Templeton brings expertise and a proven track record of leading significant expansion for fan-favorite brands,” President and co-CEO Scott Ford said in a statement. “Breck’s leadership and industry insight will bolster our company mission as we continue to bring the Hawaiian plate lunch to more areas of the country this year and beyond.”
Hawaiian Bros was founded in 2017 and now has 30 units, with plans to open another 15 locations this year. All but two restaurants have drive-thrus.
The chain’s sales grew 172% in 2021, compared to the prior year, to $58.8 million, according to Technomic’s Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.
The company said it is seeing average unit volumes of more than $4 million.
“Hawaiian Bros is one of the most exciting concepts to come into this industry,” Templeton said in a statement. “When you combine great food and service with an operations model built for high volumes such as Hawaiian Bros, you have a great foundation.”
Hawaiian Bros recently raised $4.2 million through two rounds on a crowdfunding platform. It has also secured a $25 million private-equity investment.
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