King's Hawaiian

King's Hawaiian

Bakery producing Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

About King's Hawaiian

Simplify's Rating
Why King's Hawaiian is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Consumer Goods

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Torrance, California

Founded

1950

Overview

King’s Hawaiian is a family-owned bakery that produces and distributes baked goods, led by its flagship Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls along with a range of other bread and bakery items. The product line is made from enriched dough to create soft, slightly sweet rolls that are baked and packaged for retail sale, then distributed through grocery stores and mass-market retailers. In addition to core bread products, the company has expanded into sauces and spreads to broaden its presence in the grocery store. The business relies on brand recognition and consistent quality to build customer loyalty, supported by a broad distribution network and retail partnerships. Its strategy focuses on growing market share by expanding the product portfolio and maintaining reliable flavor and quality across channels. The goal is to increase brand presence, reach more shoppers, and grow revenue while keeping the familiar taste that customers expect.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nationwide Ube Coconut Sweet Rolls rollout and Van Leeuwen collaboration amplify brand heat and drive trial beyond core sweet rolls.
  • $54M Georgia expansion and new Indiana smart factory position King's Hawaiian for scalable, data-driven bakery capacity growth.
  • NFL Canada and Alex Morgan partnerships deepen game-day occasion marketing and expand reach into sports-focused households.

What critics are saying

  • Sister Schubert's Mac & Cheese Rolls and Bimbo's price cuts threaten King's Hawaiian's #1 dinner roll position and premium pricing.
  • Ube Coconut Sweet Rolls' high sugar content risks alienating health-conscious buyers and diluting loyalty to Original Rolls.
  • Indiana smart-factory delays, Oakwood labor shortages, and SAP cloud outages could disrupt production and inflate operating costs.

What makes King's Hawaiian unique

  • King's Hawaiian leverages SAP Digital Manufacturing to connect 400+ machine data points for real-time quality and performance insights.
  • The company builds autonomous smart factories with 48-hour local survivability during network disruptions, ensuring continuous bakery production.
  • King's Hawaiian pairs island-inspired innovation like Ube Coconut Sweet Rolls with high-visibility collaborations such as Van Leeuwen ice cream sandwiches.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Performance Bonus

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Mass Market Retailers
Apr 6th, 2026
King's Hawaiian launches Ube Coconut Sweet Rolls.

King's Hawaiian launches Ube Coconut Sweet Rolls. Brand responds to consumer demand by bringing limited-edition bread sensation to grocery shelves after selling out twice in under two minutes in 2025 April 6, 2026. 8:13 AM LOS ANGELES - King's Hawaiian, maker of the No. 1 dinner roll in America, is bringing its most buzzed-about innovation to grocery shelves nationwide: King's Hawaiian Ube Coconut Sweet Rolls. Made with real ube and coconut milk, this island-inspired twist on the brand's signature soft, fluffy rolls marks the company's first-ever limited-time flavor to hit retailers nationwide. Delivering a rich taste and distinctive lavender hue, it's as eye-catching as it is irresistible. The national rollout comes on the heels of an overwhelmingly successful limited-time debut in June 2025, where consumers took to social media to make one thing clear: this was a product they wanted on their table. Fueled by that demand, King's Hawaiian is not only bringing it to retailers nationwide, but they also fast-tracked production to bring it to the masses as quickly as possible. Just under a year later, the product will be available at major retailers across the country. "We saw the incredible demand for our Ube Coconut Rolls in 2025 when we first unveiled them on our website and they sold out almost instantly," said Raouf Moussa, CMO at King's Hawaiian. "In that moment, Massmarketretailers knew Massmarketretailers had something special and were determined to bring them to consumers as quickly as possible. Its Ube Coconut Rolls strike the perfect balance of introducing something new while staying true to its roots. Inspired by the spirit of innovation that defined founder Robert R. Taira's original bakery in Hilo, Hawaii more than 75 years ago, this new flavor continues King's Hawaiian's tradition of baking beyond the expected and Massmarketretailers can't wait to share it with consumers. The new rolls blend the beloved sweetness and pillowy texture of King's Hawaiian with the unique taste of ube, a purple yam originating in the Philippines that's widely used in desserts and baked goods. Known for its naturally vibrant violet color, ube has a sweet flavor often described as a blend of vanilla, coconut and pistachio. Made with real ube and coconut milk, and no artificial dyes or high fructose corn syrup, the rolls are perfect for breakfast, dessert or an irresistible snack straight out of the bag. Recipes and serving suggestions are available at kingshawaiian.com/ube and on the brand's social channels. King's Hawaiian Ube Coconut Sweet Rolls are now available nationwide at major grocery retailers in the deli and bakery section in 12-count bags for a limited time. To celebrate the launch, the brand also unveiled a series of ube-inspired out-of-home billboards teasing the innovation across select markets. Club retailers will also offer a 24-count twin bag (two 12-count packs), giving fans even more of the vibrant, island-inspired flavor to enjoy. By introducing the bold flavor of ube into its signature sweet rolls - and bringing a viral fan favorite to grocery shelves - King's Hawaiian continues its legacy of delivering unexpected island-inspired innovation to everyday tables, made with aloha and shared with joy.

GlobeNewswire
Sep 2nd, 2025
King's Hawaiian and NFL Canada score big with new partnership

TORONTO, ON, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - King's Hawaiian, known for its irresistibly soft and fluffy rolls, is teaming up with NFL Canada to give football fans' taste buds something to cheer about this season.

Business Facilities
Jul 18th, 2025
King's Hawaiian Bakes Up 135 Jobs, $54M Investment in Georgia

Hawaii-inspired food company King's Hawaiian(R) will invest approximately $54 million to expand its Oakwood, Georgia facility, creating more than 135 new jobs.

Yahoo
Jul 17th, 2025
More rolls, more jobs! King's Hawaiian investing $54 million in expanding Georgia facility

On Thursday, Gov. Brian Kemp's office released news that King's Hawaiian will invest about $54 million in expanding its 150,000-square-foot Oakwood bakery and production plant.

ATL Standard
Jul 17th, 2025
King's Hawaiian expands Oakwood facility with $54 million investment

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that King's Hawaiian, a family-owned food company, will invest $54 million to expand its facility in Oakwood, Georgia.

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