POKEMOTO
POKEMOTO® is a fast-casual franchise that offers the right to develop, own, and operate branded shops featuring customizable poke bowls, salads, wraps with a variety of toppings, complementary products, smoothies, and beverages, providing dine-in, take-out, and third-party delivery services. The business model involves franchisees paying an initial investment of $184,500 to $378,400, including fees to the franchisor, and adhering to specified operational standards, recipes, and branding. It targets consumers in the highly competitive food service industry seeking fresh, healthy Hawaiian-inspired poke and similar options, competing with local and national chains.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 1% brand development + $75-$300/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
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How POKEMOTO Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 92% of Fast Casual franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
POKEMOTO Current | $185K – $378K | $30K | 6.0% | 25 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for POKEMOTO franchisees (2022 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
25 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a POKEMOTO franchise ranges from $184,500 to $378,400. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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