Island Fin Poke franchise
2024 filing · February 16, 2024Shares sales figures
Island Fin Poke at a glance
A fast-casual restaurant serving build-your-own Hawaiian-style poke bowls.
The business
- Franchisor
- Island Fin Poke Franchising LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchising since
- 2018
- 6 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Orlando, Florida
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $274K–$440K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 5%
- 5% of monthly gross revenue, paid monthly
- Brand fund
- None now
- Up to 2% of gross revenue; not charged at present
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- Franchised, 2023
- 22
- As printed in the filing
From Island Fin Poke Franchising LLC’s 2024 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Island Fin Poke among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Island Fin Poke | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $357,025 | Costs more than 50% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $40,000 | Lower than 46% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
How much a Island Fin Poke franchise costs
Opening one Island Fin Poke costs an estimated $274,050 to $440,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements, construction and/or remodeling ($120,000 to $220,000) and additional funds – 3 months ($40,000 to $55,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | ||
| Your Training Expenses (transportation, lodging, and meals) | $1,600 | $2,400 | |
| Premises deposits | $5,000 | $18,000 | |
| Design and Architect Fees | $4,000 | $12,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements, Construction and/or Remodeling | $120,000 | $220,000 | |
| Furniture & Fixtures | $15,000 | $20,000 | |
| Exterior Signage | $3,500 | $7,000 | |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $1,500 | $2,500 | |
| Computer Systems | $1,500 | $3,000 | |
| Initial Inventory to Begin Operating | $5,000 | $7,000 | |
| Equipment | $25,000 | $40,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $10,000 | ||
| Insurance | $1,200 | $1,600 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $40,000 | $55,000 | |
| Total | $274,050 | $440,000 | |
Source: Island Fin Poke Franchising LLC, 2024 filing, page 15
Island Fin Poke franchise fee
The franchise fee is $40,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Island Fin Poke Franchising LLC, 2024 filing, page 8
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of monthly gross revenue, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 2% of gross revenue; not charged at present. |
| Software/ApplicationsFees | $250monthly, subjecttoincrease |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Island Fin Poke Franchising LLC, 2024 filing, page 9
Other fees as filed, from page 12. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Island Fin Poke publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Island Fin Poke Franchising LLC, 2024 filing, page 37
SBA loans to Island Fin Poke franchisees
Lenders approved 14 SBA 7(a) loans for Island Fin Poke franchisees from 2019 to 2024, $2.99M in all. All 11 that have ended were paid in full; none was charged off. The other 3 haven’t ended yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How Island Fin Poke compares
Of the 309 fast food franchises on this site, Island Fin Poke is the 90th cheapest to open.
| Figure | Island Fin Poke | Typical fast food brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $274K | $353K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $440K | $786K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $40K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 6% | 6% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 189 of 309 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 309 brands in fast food franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 (+10) | 1 |
| 2022 | 24 (+4) | 1 |
| 2023 | 22 (−2) | 1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
These figures don't add up as printed: the 2021 counts come to 12, but the filing shows 10. Worth asking the franchisor.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
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Source: Island Fin Poke Franchising LLC, 2024 filing, page 39
Where Island Fin Poke locations are
At the end of 2023, Island Fin Poke had locations in 10 states. The most are in Florida, Tennessee and Nevada.
- Florida11
- Tennessee3
- Nevada2
- Arizona1
- Colorado1
- Connecticut1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Tennessee | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Nevada | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Arizona | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colorado | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Georgia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Illinois | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Island Fin Poke Franchising LLC, 2024 filing, page 40
Who owns Island Fin Poke?
Island Fin Poke franchises are sold by Island Fin Poke Franchising LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From Island Fin Poke Franchising LLC’s 2024 filing, page 6.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Island Fin Poke Franchising LLC, 2024 filing, litigation on page 8, bankruptcy on page 8
Island Fin Poke filings
The figures on this page come from Island Fin Poke Franchising LLC’s 2024 filing, issued February 16, 2024, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 filing | February 16, 2024 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2021–2023 |
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