Pokéworks
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Pokéworks franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Pokéworks franchise specializes in customizable poke bowls and Hawaiian-inspired cuisine, capitalizing on the growing demand for fresh, healthy fast-casual dini
Headline figures
Pokéworks quick facts
- Is Pokéworks a franchise?
- Yes. Pokéworks offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 63 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 70).
- How much does it cost to open a Pokéworks franchise?
- The Pokéworks Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $270,435 for single unit — total initial investment low $270,435 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22); $811,305–$1,798,983 for three restaurant development — total initial investment low $811,305 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Pokéworks initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $40,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 14). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Pokéworks charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 1.5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Pokéworks disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Pokéworks FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 69). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Pokéworks locations are there?
- The FDD reports 63 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 70). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Pokéworks a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $270,435 (Single unit — Total initial investment low $270,435); $811,305 – $1,798,983 (Three restaurant development — Total initial investment low $811,305); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 4 separate groups: other measures for 6 Company owned locations; other measures for 52 Franchised locations; other measures for Franchised locations; other measures for Franchised locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 2 in 2025, to 63 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Pokéworks head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Single unit — Total initial investment low $270,435PDF p. 22$270,435
- Three restaurant development — Total initial investment low $811,305PDF p. 26$811,305 – $1,798,983
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 14
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty Fee — 6% of Gross SalesMain ongoing fee
32 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
4 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
6 locations
Other measures · 6 locations
- Who is counted
- Company owned full-year stores
- Period
- Average Gross Sales
- Excluded
- Stores not operating full-year; no store operating expenses/royalty/marketing or net profit.
- Method
- Historical gross sales excludes sales tax and tips; subgroup sample count unstated; no computation.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 70
Net +3 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($270,435 – $1,798,983) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 61 to 63 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 14
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company owned full-year stores · PDF p. 69; PDF p. 68
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised full-year stores · PDF p. 69; PDF p. 68
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised full-year stores — Bottom 20% · PDF p. 69
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised full-year stores — Top 20% · PDF p. 69
- [6]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 70
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
75 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | current assets cash and cash equivalents | $607,789 |
| 2025 | accounts receivable, net | $80,138 |
| 2025 | prepaid expenses and other current assets | $99,605 |
| 2025 | notes receivable, current | $4,800 |
| 2025 | other assets property and equipment, net | $9,659 |
| 2025 | intangible assets, net | $39,408 |
| 2025 | notes receivable, net of current portion | $40,652 |
| 2025 | total other assets | $404,241 |
| 2025 | loyalty rewards liability | $242,476 |
| 2025 | non-current liabilities due to related party, net | $738,674 |
| 2025 | deferred revenue, net of current portion | $2,501,176 |
| 2025 | total non-current liabilities | $3,239,850 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
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Territory language
Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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