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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 …