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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue to enter Canada with 5-unit deal
Source: L&L Hawaiian
October 7, 2026
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ClaudeL&L Hawaiian Barbecue has signed a five-unit development agreement with Edmonton Ice District Ltd. to enter Canada.
The Honolulu-based Hawaiian plate-lunch brand plans to open the restaurants in Alberta, with the first location scheduled to open in Edmonton in 2027.
Founded in 1952, L&L opened its first mainland U.S. location in 1999 and now has more than 240 restaurants in the U.S. and internationally.
The company also is seeking franchisees in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon and Utah.
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