L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Type semi-fast food
Founded Honolulu, Hawaii 1976
Headquarters Honolulu, Hawaii
Area served Western US, New York, Hawaii
Key people Johnson Kam
Eddie Flores Jr.
Industry Restaurants
Products Hawaiian Plate Lunch
Owner L&L Franchise, Inc.
Website hawaiianbarbecue.com
L&L restaurant in San Diego, California
L&L restaurant in San Diego, California

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, or simply L&L and known as L&L Drive-Inn in Hawaii, is a theme franchise restaurant chain based in Honolulu, Hawaii centered on the Hawaiian plate lunch (Hawaiian: pa mea 'ai).[1] It was started in 1976 by Johnson Kam and Eddie Flores, Junior.

The company expanded from its original base of Hawaii in 1999 jumping across the Pacific Ocean into new California markets and now has nearly 200 locations. There are locations in the American states of Hawaii, California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Texas, and New York.[2] The restaurant is known for its generous portions, low prices, and bright and friendly atmosphere.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Hua, Vanessa. "BAY AREA / More venues offer diners a taste of Hawaii, close by / Diverse population drawn to food that's similar to homeland's", San Francisco Chronicle, 2003-07-03, p. B-1. Retrieved on 2007-04-21. 
  2. ^ L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - About Us. Retrieved on 2007-05-21.
  3. ^ Chain Leader Hawaii To Go: L&L Hawaiian Barbecue invades the mainland with large portions, affordable prices and the Aloha mystique., September 9, 2004, retrieved May 21, 2007

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