King’s Hawaiian will invest approximately $54 million in expanding its Oakwood, Ga., facility, creating more than 135 jobs.

“For nearly 15 years, King’s Hawaiian has proven to be an incredible partner in creating quality jobs in northeast Georgia, and we look forward to even more years of great success for them in Hall County,” says Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp. “Expansions like these are an important part of our economic development work, helping create further opportunities in growing communities.”

King’s Hawaiian was founded in 1950 by the Taira family in Hilo, Hawaii. Since establishing a presence in Georgia in 2010, the company’s footprint has grown to support more than 800 jobs in the state.

“This expansion represents a major milestone in our journey, and we’re thrilled to continue growing our ohana in Hall County,” says Mark Taira, CEO of King’s Hawaiian. “For 15 years, Georgia has been an essential part of our success. The support from Lanier Technical College, Georgia Quick Start and the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in helping us train and develop talent to grow our business.”

The expansion will add a production line at the 150,000-sq.-ft. King’s Hawaiian facility located in the Oakwood South Industrial Park. Startup of the new line is expected in the second quarter of 2026, producing flavors of the company’s Pretzel Bites. The company will hire for positions in management, maintenance, food safety and quality control.

Irresistible Foods Group, the parent company of King's Hawaiian, is constructing a 300,000-sq.-ft. bakery and production facility in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Operations at the $180 million facility are set to commence in late 2026 or early 2027.