(ATLANTA, Ga.) — Governor Brian Kemp announced yesterday that the island-themed bakery company King’s Hawaiian will invest more than $85 million into expanding its facility in Oakwood, creating over 160 new jobs.
“Great job creators like King’s Hawaiian continue to expand their operations because they know we’re a safe bet for success,” the governor said. “We are looking forward to continuing to work with this beloved brand in the coming years to provide further opportunities for Hall County and the entire State of Georgia.”
The facility will be across the street from the company’s current bakery plant at the Oakwood South Industrial Park. Current plans call for 150,000 square feet of workspace, but room has been reserved for future expansion. King’s expects to have the facility operational by fall 2023.
“We are excited to expand our ohana by creating more than 160 new jobs in Hall County,” said Mark Taira, CEO of King’s Hawaiian. “Our partnerships with leaders in food science, manufacturing, and robotics from around the State of Georgia have been critical to King’s Hawaiian’s growth.”
The company, founded in 1950 in Hilo, Hawaii, turned 72 this year. It’s been family-owned the entire time.