Craft ‘Ohana selects partners to oversee Modern Times operations
Strategic partnerships with Wings & Arrow and local entrepreneur designed to allow Craft 'Ohana to increase focus on Maui Brewing brands
Craft ‘Ohana, the parent company of Maui BrewingCo. and Modern Times Beer, has announced new partnerships with Wings & Arrow to oversee the latter, along with a group led by San Diego businessman Duncan Ward to manage Modern Times Coffee and Hospitality. While Craft ‘Ohana will retain an interest in Modern Times, it will not be directly involved in their day-to-day operations, allowing the company to focus exclusively on the continued growth of its Maui Brewing and Maui Hard Seltzer brands.
“As Maui Brewing Co. continues to experience significant growth, we recognized the need for strategic partnerships to help Modern Times flourish while enabling us to focus fully on our core Maui brands,” said Craft ‘Ohana CEO Garrett Marrero. “We found two local San Diego-based partners who understand the nuances of Southern California’s market and bring deep expertise in their respective areas. This approach mirrors the leadership model we’ve successfully implemented at Maui Brewing Co. and Maui Brewing Restaurant Group to drive growth.”
“Modern Times is all I can hope for in a partner,” said Wings & Arrow founder Josh Landan. “I have watched the brand for many years and always believed in its potential. I am still reeling from the idea that I get to work on the brand each day, help to continue the great presence it has here in San Diego and future of a local fixture.”
“I am absolutely delighted to partner with Modern Times Coffee and Hospitality, and look forward to utilizing our 30 years of beverage-focused retail experience and to working with the teams at Craft ‘Ohana and Wings & Arrow to continue building the Modern Times experience,” said Ward. “We have our first new Modern Times Beer + Coffee bar planned in West Hollywood for early 2025, and we’re brimming with exciting ideas that we know both our customers and teammates will love.”
The three entities look to seamlessly transition operations over the next month. Craft ‘Ohana is excited to continue fueling the Maui brands both in Hawai‘i and on the mainland, where the brand has seen +20% sales volume growth, with even more focus and resources.