Is Shah’s Halal or Poké Bar Dice & Mix cheaper to open?

Shah’s Halal costs $192,000–$410,000 and Poké Bar Dice & Mix costs $157,800–$438,000 to open (FDD Item 7). Poké Bar Dice & Mix has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Shah’s Halal or Poké Bar Dice & Mix?

FranchiseVerdict grades Shah’s Halal B and Poké Bar Dice & Mix C, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Shah’s Halal vs Poké Bar Dice & Mix

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Shah’s Halal and Poké Bar Dice & Mix are quick-service restaurants franchises. Shah’s Halal requires an investment of $192K – $410K while Poké Bar Dice & Mix requires $158K – $438K. Shah’s Halal discloses average revenue of $1.5M; Poké Bar Dice & Mix makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. FranchiseVerdict rates Shah’s Halal B (Above average) and Poké Bar Dice & Mix C (Average).

Metric	Shah’s Halal	Poké Bar Dice & Mix
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	CAverage
Investment Range	$192K – $410K	$158K – $438K
Franchise Fee	$30K	$30K
Royalty Rate	5.0%	6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$1.5M	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	N/A
Total Units	78	58
Unit Growth (YoY)	+13 units	-5 units
Year Began Franchising	2020	2016
FDD Year	2025	2022