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At L&L Hawaiian Barbecue in Kihei, Maui, something special is simmering behind the scenes. Kip Johner, owner and operator of the franchise since 2020, isn’t just serving plate lunches—he’s quietly transforming the fast-casual dining experience into a celebration of Hawai‘i-grown ingredients and culinary heritage.

It started as a neon-pink roadside sign—a beacon for anyone craving fresh, local fish at a time when Hawai‘i’s seafood industry was on the ropes. When the pandemic shuttered restaurants...