[citation needed] The chain was started by a Japanese-American, Sidney Kosasa, who opened his first store in Waikīkī in 1964.

While attending a business convention in Miami Beach, Florida, Mr. K noticed all the tourists near the large hotels and had a vision to build a chain of resort stores in Hawaii.

ABC Stores The company's namesake brand is also its largest sub-brand, having more than 58 locations across the Hawaiian Islands and beyond.

[3] Similar establishments are also operated by them under another name at the Kapalua Resort on in Maui (the Honolua Store)[4] and in Koloa on Kauaʻi (Sueoka Market).

They have a stronger emphasis on fresh and prepared food than ABC Stores but lack the same level of groceries available at their larger cousin.