everbowl Expands in Hawai’i With Second O’ahu Location in Pearl City
Local franchise owners Brandon and Angela Padilla marked one year on the islands with a new Pearl City store that opened May 1 after offering free bowls to the first 300 guests on April 30.
Hawaiʻi keeps proving it is fertile ground for brands built around thriving, community, and purpose. everbowl, the San Diego-born superfood brand behind some of the most customizable açaí bowls in the fast-casual space, has planted deeper roots on Oʻahu with the opening of its second island location in Pearl City.
The new store officially opened to the public on Friday, May 1. A Friends & Family preview event ran the night before, on Thursday, April 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. HST. The first 300 guests at the preview received a free bowl. The opening marked nearly one full year since local franchisees Brandon and Angela Padilla launched their first Oʻahu location, and it signaled the couple’s broader ambition to grow everbowl’s presence across the islands.
A Family Business With Deep Island Roots
The Padillas did not choose Hawaiʻi at random. Angela’s mother was born and raised in Honolulu, making Oʻahu as much a homecoming as a business venture for the family.
“As we approach the one-year anniversary of our first store, it feels like a full-circle moment,” Angela Padilla said ahead of the opening, “especially being able to build our life and business in a place that has always been close to our hearts.”
Originally from San Diego, where everbowl was founded, the Padillas bring a strong mix of professional backgrounds to their franchise operation. Brandon’s experience in IT support and engineering supports the business’s day-to-day operational efficiency. Angela’s background in human resources and customer service drives how their team is built and how guests are welcomed.
Those complementary skill sets have been central to the success of their first store and shaped how they built the second.
“As parents with busy schedules, we know how hard it can be to find food that’s quick, delicious, and consistent,” Brandon Padilla said. “That’s what drew us to everbowl. We’ve been fans of the brand for years, and we believe in what makes it different.”
What Pearl City Gets With This Opening
The Pearl City location carries everbowl’s full menu: açaí bowls, smoothies, toasts, and other better-for-you options. Every item is built around superfood ingredients including acai, pitaya, blue majic, mango, and cacao, with customizable toppings and add-ons.
The brand’s focus is on making premium, better-for-you food accessible without requiring a lifestyle overhaul. For Hawaiʻi residents where outdoor culture, active living, and community identity intersect daily, that positioning resonates.
Beyond the food, the Padillas are building something that reflects the five core values everbowl was founded on: Make Friends, Have Fun, Kaizen (continuous improvement), Be Remarkable, and Have Integrity.
“These are values we live by as a family, and we’re excited to bring them to our team and the Pearl City community,” Angela said.
That kind of alignment between owner values and brand values is what separates strong franchise operators from short-term ones. The Padillas have it, and Pearl City is finding out.
everbowl’s Hawaiʻi Story Is Just Getting Started
For everbowl, the Pearl City location is one piece of a growing national footprint. Founded in 2016 by entrepreneur Jeff Fenster, the brand has scaled to more than 100 locations across the country. Hawaiʻi represents one of its most culturally aligned markets, where consumer demand for better-for-you, convenient options has outpaced the supply of quality options for years.
The Padillas’ one-year track record on Oʻahu validates the model in this market. Opening a second location within 12 months of the first is not a small thing in franchising. It requires consistent revenue, reliable operations, and confidence in the brand’s local appeal. The Padillas have demonstrated all three.
“This location is just the beginning of what we hope to continue building,” Brandon Padilla said ahead of the grand opening. “We’re incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received so far and can’t wait to welcome the Pearl City community into our new store.”
Their long-term vision includes continued expansion across Oʻahu and eventually beyond, bringing everbowl’s superfood menu to more Hawaiʻi communities. Given the brand’s growth trajectory nationally and the Padillas’ performance locally, that vision has a clear path forward.
Fast-Casual Better-For-You Food Finds a Home in the Islands
The everbowl Pearl City opening reflects something larger happening in the fast-casual industry. Consumers are moving away from traditional fast food and toward options that prioritize real ingredients without sacrificing speed or value.
Açaí bowls and superfood-based menus have crossed over from niche better-for-you trends into mainstream demand. Brands that can deliver on quality, consistency, and community connection are winning in this environment. everbowl, with its fully customizable format and community-first culture, is positioned squarely in that winning lane.
For Hawaiʻi specifically, the demand is backed by a population that values intentional living as part of its cultural identity. Local franchise owners who share that identity, as the Padillas clearly do, are the right operators to carry that brand in this market.
The first 300 guests at Thursday’s Friends & Family event got the first taste. The rest of Pearl City has been able to walk through the doors since May 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the new everbowl location in Pearl City open? The Pearl City everbowl location hosted a Friends & Family preview event on April 30, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. HST, with free bowls for the first 300 guests. The official grand opening was Friday, May 1, 2026.
Who owns the everbowl Pearl City location? The Pearl City store is owned and operated by Brandon and Angela Padilla, local franchisees who also own everbowl’s first Oʻahu location. The couple is originally from San Diego and has a personal family connection to Honolulu through Angela’s mother, who was born and raised there.
What does everbowl serve at its Hawaiʻi locations? everbowl’s menu includes customizable açaí bowls, smoothies, toasts, and other fresh options built around superfoods like acai, pitaya, blue majic, mango, and cacao. Every bowl is fully customizable with fruit toppings and a variety of add-ons.
How many everbowl locations are there nationwide? everbowl operates more than 100 locations across the United States. The brand was founded in San Diego in 2016 by entrepreneur Jeff Fenster and has grown into one of the leading fast-casual superfood brands in the country.
How can someone find out more about everbowl or its franchise program? More information about everbowl’s menu and locations is available at www.everbowl.com. Those interested in franchise ownership can visit everbowl.com/acai-bowl-franchise.
