Poke Rainbow franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Poke Rainbow franchise fee is $29,900 and the total initial investment ranges from $142,950 to $236,400, with about $35,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Poke Rainbow FDD.
What are the Poke Rainbow franchise fees and investment?
The Poke Rainbow franchise requires a franchise fee of $29,900 and a total initial investment of $142,950 to $236,400. 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) | $29,900 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $142,950 to $236,400 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $35,000 |
| US locations | 6 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Fast Casual) |
| Headquarters | Van Nuys, California |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Franchising since | 2018 |
How does the Poke Rainbow investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Poke Rainbow's minimum investment of $142,950 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 992 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $29,900 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Poke Rainbow belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Poke Rainbow FDD?
Verify six parts of the Poke Rainbow 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 Rainbow 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 Rainbow?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Poke Rainbow:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Poke Mahi | $35,000 | $142,770 to $295,000 |
| Papa Saverio's | $30,000 | $143,700 to $1,244,500 |
| Taco Del Mar | $15,000 | $142,100 to $374,500 |
| Freshslice Pizza | $55,000 | $142,035 to $385,783 |
| Wing Zone | $40,000 | $142,000 to $820,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Poke Rainbow franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Poke Rainbow franchise ranges from $142,950 to $236,400, including a franchise fee of $29,900, 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 Rainbow franchise?
Poke Rainbow lists a minimum of about $35,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Poke Rainbow locations are there?
Poke Rainbow reported 6 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 Rainbow been franchising?
Poke Rainbow started offering franchises in 2018 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 Rainbow and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Poke Rainbow. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.