THREE-YEAR GROWTH 199%
CITY Lehi
FOUNDED 2008
EMPLOYEES 663
INDUSTRY Food and beverage
WEBSITE MoBettahs.com
FOUNDERS Kalani Mack, 52; Kimo Mack, 51
THE COMPANY A fast casual restaurant serving Hawaiian-style food.
BRIGHT SPOTS Mo ono grindz, mo growth. Mo’ Bettahs has been serving up aloha for 13 years. Backed by the Savory Fund, their delicious reputation has led to nearly $30 million in sales last year and 22 restaurants — with 17 Mo’ on the way!
GOALS
1. “Ensure an authentic Hawaiian product to our customers.”
2. “Create opportunities for growth for our teams”
3. “Grow our brands into new markets — spread da Aloha!”
ADVICE “Keep it simple!”
WHAT LIGHTS A FIRE UNDER YOU? “We’re excited to expand to new markets and find our extended ohana.”
SHINING MOMENT “It means a lot that people have let us be a part of their lives and share our food and culture with them. Not bad for two bradahs from Hawaii.”