Poke Bowl UnitedFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Poke Bowl United franchise requires a total initial investment of $224K – $506K, including a $45K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. Per the 2025 FDD, average unit revenue was $1.9M[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $224K – $506K
- 12th pct Service Resta…
- Avg gross sales
- $1.9M
- 20th pct Service Resta…
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 26th pct Service Resta…
- Units
- 12
- 23rd pct Service Resta…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Full-Service Restaurants · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Full-Service Restaurants avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Each dollar invested generates 5.2x in gross revenue, well above the typical 1.5-2.5x range.
Bottom line
- Total investment $224K – $506K including a $45K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- Average unit revenue of $1.9M/year (median $1.7M).
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 43/100.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- POKE BOWL UNITED LLC
- Incorporated in
- NV
- HQ
- 4201 West Sailboat Drive, Cooper City, Florida 33026
- Auditor
- Wing-Yu Ng, Certified Public Accountant
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $177K
- vs $28K prior year
Overview
About
Franchisees operate fast-casual poke bowl restaurants, managing daily food prep, inventory, point-of-sale operations, and customer service. Operations involve sourcing fresh fish/proteins, managing labor, maintaining food safety compliance, and driving local marketing to build a customer base.
- CEO
- Nir Teitler
- Headquarters
- FL
- Founded
- 2019
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $45K | $45K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $30K | $60K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $149K | $401K |
| Total initial investment | $224K | $506K |
Source: Poke Bowl United 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$211K
11.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
51%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
23 mo
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $224K – $506K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $30K – $60K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $45K – $45K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 7.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $0 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 7.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $1.9M
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- $1.7M
- Item 19 type
- Average
- Sample size
- 9 units
- vs category median 13
- Range (low → high)
- $1.1M→$3.6M
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 7 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · above
Compared against 1264 Full-Service Restaurants brands
Revenue is 5.2x the investment midpoint. At typical franchise margins, this suggests a payback under 3 years.
vs Full-Service Restaurants averages
How Poke Bowl United Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 12
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 10
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 17%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +100.0%
- Net unit change last year
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 1 state reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
1
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 1 7(a) loan on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 1
- Loan volume
- $25K
- Median loan
- $25K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- N/A
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 1
- Defaults
- 0
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Premium insight
SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into Poke Bowl United's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 1 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 1 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 1-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Early-stage concept with unproven unit economics, no disclosed net income, and franchisor going concern status create significant financial transparency and viability risks.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Wing-Yu Ng, Certified Public Accountant
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 43 / 100 rating
- 01MINORNo net income disclosure (Item 19) prevents ROI validation despite $1.9M avg revenue claim
- 02HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE — suggests potential franchisor financial instability or operational challenges
- 03MINOROnly 12 units system-wide with 100% YoY growth is modest; sustainability and scale unproven
- 04MEDHigh investment range ($224K-$506K) paired with undisclosed profitability creates unclear payback period
- 05MINOR6% royalty on gross sales (not net) erodes margins; combined with overhead risk if net income is poor
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Population |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 10 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Florida |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 64 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 56 hrs
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
3 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Poke Bowl United · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Poke Bowl United franchise?
The total investment to open a Poke Bowl United franchise ranges from $224K – $506K, with an initial franchise fee of $45K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Poke Bowl United franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Poke Bowl United FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $1.9M. The median is $1.7M. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Poke Bowl United's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Poke Bowl United (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Poke Bowl United franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Poke Bowl United has 12 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 10 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Poke Bowl United a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Poke Bowl United as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 43 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.