Franchising the American Dream: The Story of Eddie Flores, Jr. and L & L Hawaiian Barbecue

The Story of Eddie Flores, Jr. and L & L Hawaiian Barbecue

Entertaining and enlightening, Franchising the American Dream presents the rags-to-riches story of Hawai‘i entrepreneur Eddie Flores, Jr. and a unique insider’s guide to starting and running a successful business franchise. In his engaging and candid account, Flores describes how this poor immigrant with learning challenges created, along with partner Johnson Kam, the hugely popular L & L Hawaiian Barbecue, a far-flung restaurant chain that has popularized Hawai‘i cuisine worldwide. Flores provides a detailed exploration of the partners’ unconventional approach to building what Entrepreneur magazine named the #1Asian food franchise in the US—and creating a new Hawaiian food category in the restaurant industry.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hong Kong-born Eddie Flores, Jr. is the chairman and founder of L & L Hawaiian Barbecue. His journey from 16-year-old immigrant to head of a major franchise is a tale of business acumen, community activism, philanthropy and recognition as a leader in the restaurant industry. Beyond his restaurant empire, Flores is an accomplished author of publications on business, real estate and cultural insights.

Paperback, 196 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Legacy Isle Publishing

Publication: June 2025

Dimensions: 9x6x1 inches

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