Roy's is an upscale American restaurant that specializes in Hawaiian and Japanese

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, with a focus on

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and steak. The chain was founded by

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Winner,

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in 1988 in

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. The concept was well received among critics upon inception. The concept has grown to include 21 Roy's restaurants in the continental

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, six in

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, one in Japan and one in

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. Roy's is known best for its eclectic blend of Hawaiian, Japanese, and Classic

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created by founder Roy Yamaguchi who was born in

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, Japan, and spent his childhood visiting his grandparents who owned a tavern in Wailuku, Maui. Yamaguchi then graduated from the

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where he received his formal culinary training and credits these factors to inspiring his unique culinary vision that is brought to life at Roy's. 20 mainland locations Roy's were owned and operated by Bloomin' Brands, Inc., until December 2014 when they were sold to United Ohana, LLC. The locations of Hawai'i and Pebble Beach, California, remain under original ownership. In the last several years, multiple Roy's locations on the mainland have closed. Of the original 20 locations that United Ohana, LLC purchased, only 4 locations remain open: one in Arizona, two in California, and one in Florida.

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