Mo' Bettahs Closes KC Locations, Island Grill Game Still Hot

0:00Mo Bettas, that Hawaiian fast-casual spot from Utah, just shut down all its Kansas City area restaurants on April 10th. They had five locations around Overland Park, Olave, Blue Springs, Liberty and Lee's Summit, and now they're all closed for good. Signs on the doors, thank the community for the support, and said it was a tough call after enjoying their time here. The company backed that up in a statement, calling it a strategic move while they keep expanding elsewhere. Those love the teriyaki steak, kalua pig and macaroni salad, but they face stiff competition from Kansas City's own Hawaiian bros right across. The street in Overland Park, Hawaiian brothers started here back in 2018 and has blown up nationally with spots in multiple states. Mo Bettas first hit the KC market in 2022, but one of their Overland Park spots already closed earlier this year. They're still slinging plates in Oklahoma, Utah, Texas, Idaho and Nevada, with fresh openings planned. So while Kansas City bids a low-hot to Mo Bettas, the island grow game stays hot, keeps

1:04us guessing what's next on the menu. Stay informed with Kansas News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.