Kona Grill

$KNGRF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations46
Franchisee Count1
Franchise Fee$75,000
Item 7 Low$3,895,000
Item 7 Midpoint$5,018,125
Item 7 High$6,141,250
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund0.5%
Sold Not Open
ParentKona Grill, Inc.
Founded2002
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business24
Began Franchising2018
HQScottsdale, AZ
Executives10
Main Phone480-922-8100
FDD IssuedApril 16, 2018
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDD2018 🔒
Franchisor

Kona Grill, Inc. grants franchises for the establishment and operation of upscale, casual dining restaurants that offer freshly prepared American food, internationally influenced appetizers and entrees, award-winning sushi, and a full bar, all operated according to the franchisor's proprietary business format and system including distinctive design, proprietary recipes, food preparation techniques, and operational procedures.

Franchisees must use the Aloha System for point of sale and computer systems, with costs estimated between $60,000 to $80,000, and must comply with PCI DSS requirements.

Kona Grill, Inc. grants franchises for the establishment and operation of upscale, casual dining restaurants that offer freshly prepared American food, internationally influenced appetizers and entrees, award-winning sushi, and a full bar, all operated according to the franchisor's proprietary business format and system including distinctive design, proprietary recipes, food preparation techniques, and operational procedures.

Read Kona Grill’s complete April 16, 2018 Franchise Disclosure Document. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,886 brands on FranDeals.

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