Here’s the latest I can share about Mo’ Bettahs based on recent public reports.
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Acquisition update: Mo’ Bettahs was acquired by private equity firms Blue Marlin Partners (DC area) and Trive Capital (Dallas) from Savory Fund, with founders Kimo and Kalani Mack retaining minority stakes and continuing in leadership roles. This move is described as positioning the brand for its next growth phase.[1][3]
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Growth trajectory: The chain has displayed strong expansion momentum, reaching around 50 locations by 2023 with plans to add more locations through 2025, and reporting material year-over-year sales growth in prior years. Industry coverage cites plans to continue rapid expansion and growth in new markets.[3][4]
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Brand and prototype: Mo’ Bettahs has emphasized its Hawaiian-culture-inspired prototype and branding as part of its growth strategy, with prior rebranding and new prototype rollout to support nationwide expansion.[2][9]
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Financial and momentum context: The company has shown substantial revenue growth and a growing rewards program, with media noting multi-year revenue increases and high unit growth around the 2021–2024 period, though exact current figures vary by source. Industry watchers highlighted the acquisition as a signal of ongoing momentum and capital-soaked growth plans.[4][3]
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Benesch is proud to have represented Blue Marlin Partners in acquiring a stake in Mo’ Bettahs, a rapidly growing Hawaiian-style barbecue restaurant chain.
www.beneschlaw.comSalt Lake City — In preparation for rapid growth, Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Restaurant has launched a comprehensive rebrand that includes a brand-new prototype. The brand has 18 restaurants scheduled to open nationwide by the end of 2022, all of which will feature Mo’ Bettahs’ latest rebranding. This will bring the brand to more than 50 units throughout the western U.S. with 20+ units planned for 2023.
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www.iheart.comMo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Restaurant is giving guests a glimpse of the diverse ocean lifestyle that’s signature to the Hawaiian islands through its brand-new prototype. After growing up in Oahu, brothers Kimo and Kalani Mack set out to create a restaurant that reflects their love for Hawaii’s unique culture, delicious food and the Pacific Ocean. Now, in […]
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