Ono Hawaiian BBQ

Ono Hawaiian BBQ
TypePrivate
IndustryRestaurants
FoundedOctober 2002 (2002-10) in Los Angeles, California, US
Headquarters
Diamond Bar, California
,
United States
Number of locations
120 (November 2026)[1]
Areas served
California, Arizona
ProductsHawaiian Plate Lunch
Websiteonohawaiianbbq.com

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is a fast-casual restaurant chain based in Southern California with 120 locations across California and Arizona. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue and Ono Hawaiian BBQ integrated the plate lunch and similar Hawaiian cuisines into the United States mainland fast casual food culture.

History

Ono Hawaiian BBQ was established in October 2002 on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.[2] In July 2015, the company open its 50th location,[3] and by 2017, the chain had more than 65 locations across California and Arizona.[4][5] By 2025, the chain had over 100 locations, including seven in the Phoenix metropolitan area with plans to expand into Texas.[5][6]

They partnered with Disney in 2025 to promote cultural celebration through food with theming around Moana and Lilo & Stitch.[7] The brand also supported local first responders through appreciation events across California.[8] The same year, Ono Hawaiian BBQ was ranked No. 179 on Restaurant Business's Top 500 Chains report by Technomic.[9]


References

  1. ↑ "Ono Hawaiian BBQ Brings Island Flavors to Another Goodyear Location with New Store". RestaurantNews.com. November 4, 2025.
  2. ↑ Cosgrove, Jaclyn (May 12, 2018). "How I Made It: Joshua Liang has a lot on his plate as leader of Ono Hawaiian BBQ". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Ono Hawaiian BBQ Announces Grand Opening Celebration for Its 50th Store" (Press release). Ono Hawaiian BBQ. August 21, 2015 – via Cision.
  4. ↑ Klein, Danny (June 8, 2018). "From Passion to Progress, Ono Hawaiian BBQ Keeps Growing". QSR Magazine. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Ono Hawaiian BBQ Expands in Phoenix". RestaurantNews.com. December 13, 2024.
  6. ↑ Gubbins, Teresa (October 23, 2025). "Ono Hawaiian plate lunch chain will open 10 restaurants around Dallas". CultureMap Dallas.
  7. ↑ "Disney Partnership with Ono Hawaiian BBQ". Yahoo Finance.
  8. ↑ "Ono Hawaiian BBQ Supports First Responders and Wildfire Relief Efforts". Restaurant News and Reviews. January 15, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Top 500 Chains 2025". Restaurant Business. May 30, 2025.
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