Hawaiian Bros Island Grill opens first Springfield location

New natural foods grocery store Rainbow Grocery celebrates 50 years in SoMa

Mar. 23, 2026 at 4:17pm

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Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is opening its first location in Springfield, Missouri, with a grand opening celebration on Monday, March 23. Meanwhile, Rainbow Grocery Cooperative in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend.

Why it matters

The arrival of Hawaiian Bros in Springfield marks the expansion of a popular island-inspired fast-casual restaurant chain, bringing new dining options to the area. In San Francisco, the milestone anniversary for Rainbow Grocery underscores the resilience of the city's independent, community-focused natural foods retailers in the face of industry consolidation.

The details

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill will open its doors at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 23, offering a menu of Hawaiian-style plate lunches, bowls, and other island-inspired fare. The new restaurant is located in Springfield. Meanwhile, Rainbow Grocery Cooperative in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood is hosting a 50th anniversary celebration this weekend, featuring live music, food, games, giveaways, and over 25 vendor booths. The employee-owned natural foods store has maintained a loyal customer base and community-focused business model for five decades.

  • Hawaiian Bros Island Grill will open on Monday, March 23, 2026.
  • Rainbow Grocery Cooperative is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend.

The players

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill

A popular fast-casual restaurant chain serving Hawaiian-style plate lunches, bowls, and other island-inspired cuisine.

Rainbow Grocery Cooperative

A local natural foods grocery store in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood, organized as an employee-owned co-op and born out of a 1970s grassroots natural food movement.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The opening of Hawaiian Bros in Springfield and the 50th anniversary of Rainbow Grocery in San Francisco highlight the continued growth of regional food chains and the enduring appeal of community-focused, mission-driven natural foods retailers in urban areas.