Poke Bowl United franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Poke Bowl United franchise fee is $45,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $224,000 to $506,000, with about $60,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Poke Bowl United FDD.
What are the Poke Bowl United franchise fees and investment?
The Poke Bowl United franchise requires a franchise fee of $45,000 and a total initial investment of $224,000 to $506,000. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $45,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $224,000 to $506,000 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $60,000 |
| US locations | 12 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Fast Casual) |
| Headquarters | Cooper City, Florida |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Franchising since | 2022 |
How does the Poke Bowl United investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Poke Bowl United's minimum investment of $224,000 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 773 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $45,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Poke Bowl United belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Poke Bowl United FDD?
Verify six parts of the Poke Bowl United Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Poke Bowl United discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Poke Bowl United?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Poke Bowl United:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt | $22,000 | $224,500 to $457,000 |
| Creamistry | $40,000 | $224,500 to $576,500 |
| Sharetea | $12,000 | $224,600 to $555,400 |
| JUICE IT UP | $10,000 to $25,000 | $223,375 to $440,536 |
| Capt Loui | $50,000 | $225,000 to $828,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Poke Bowl United franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Poke Bowl United franchise ranges from $224,000 to $506,000, including a franchise fee of $45,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Poke Bowl United franchise?
Poke Bowl United lists a minimum of about $60,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Poke Bowl United locations are there?
Poke Bowl United reported 12 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Poke Bowl United been franchising?
Poke Bowl United started offering franchises in 2022 after the company was founded in 2016.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Poke Bowl United and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Poke Bowl United. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.