Aloha Poke Co.^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2025

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What Is Aloha Poke Co.?

Aloha Poke Co. is a restaurant franchise that offers and sells poke bowls made with cubed, raw, or marinated fish, along with other food products and beverages. Franchisees operate branded Aloha Poke Co. Restaurants under mandatory brand standards and trademarks, selling food and beverages to the general public year-round; the franchisor also grants multi-unit development rights with reduced initial fees for successive units under a development rider.

Aloha Poke Co. Franchise: Pros and Cons

The brand's clean compliance record—zero disclosed lawsuits, zero government penalties, and zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions—reduces litigation and regulatory risk for operators; a potential risk is that the complete lack of disclosures may reflect underreporting or limited transparency rather than a true absence of problems.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits is well below what's typical in Food & Beverage and signals a clean legal record, reducing potential litigation costs and management distraction for operators.

Zero government penalties or regulatory orders is well below what's typical in Food & Beverage and indicates the brand has avoided regulatory enforcement, lowering compliance risk and oversight headaches for franchisees.

Zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions is well below what's typical in Food & Beverage and suggests the franchisor rarely needs to take formal action against its operators, which points to smoother franchisor–franchisee relations and fewer compliance disputes.

Cons

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

48/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative distribution channels, develop additional units in the surrounding market, acquire/convert locations, and deploy alternate trademarks or retail formats; protection is contingent on meeting performance quotas.

Training & Support

66/100

NORMAL

Aloha Poke Co. provides a robust 80-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four initial trainees for launch through a structured instructional program. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness; franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses, and on-site assistance is available for an additional fee.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise shows modest but uneven expansion from 13 units in 2022 to 17 in 2025 (net +4 units, +30.8% cumulative), with year-over-year changes of +15.4% (2022→23), 0% (2023→24), and +13.3% (2024→25). The rebound to a 13.3% growth rate after a flat year suggests improving unit development and healthier momentum, but the 0% year flags fragility—investors should look for continued multi-year increases or pipeline evidence before assuming sustainable acceleration.

How Much Does It Cost to Open an Aloha Poke Co. Franchise?

Opening an Aloha Poke Co. franchise requires a total initial investment of $140,900 to $475,930, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$140,900

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$475,930

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$59,100

Equipment & Assets$26,800

Reserves$10,000

Training$5,000

Other$10,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$35,000

Real Estate$308,780

Equipment & Assets$76,650

Reserves$25,000

Training$10,000

Other$20,500

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Aloha Poke Co. Franchise Owners Make?

Aloha Poke Co. franchise locations reported average gross sales of $323,756 and median gross sales of $301,614 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$323,756

Median Gross Sales:

$301,614

High Gross Sales:

$463,330

Low Gross Sales:

$206,324

Sample Size:

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The franchised sample (3 restaurants) had average gross sales of 323,756 in 2024, which is substantially lower than the average gross sales reported for affiliate-operated suburban/urban units (743,282), indicating affiliate locations—on average—had higher sales in the provided samples.

Performance Variability Analysis: Franchised unit sales varied widely in 2024 (low 206,324; high 463,330) across only three outlets, suggesting high dispersion but limited sample size, so observed variability may not represent broader franchisee outcomes.

Data Scope and Limitations: The franchised sales data are unaudited and based on only three full-year franchised restaurants in 2024, while detailed expense and profit P&L data are provided only for affiliate-owned sub-samples, limiting direct applicability of expense metrics to prospective franchisees.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open an Aloha Poke Co. franchise?

The total initial investment for an Aloha Poke Co. franchise ranges from $140,900 to $475,930, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Aloha Poke Co. initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Aloha Poke Co. is $30,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Aloha Poke Co. franchise owners make?

Aloha Poke Co. franchise locations reported average gross sales of $323,756 and median gross sales of $301,614 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Aloha Poke Co. have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Aloha Poke Co. received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Aloha Poke Co. offer exclusive franchise territories?

Aloha Poke Co. received a territory protection score of 48 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Aloha Poke Co. provide to new franchisees?

Aloha Poke Co. received a training and support score of 66 out of 100. Aloha Poke Co.

How many Aloha Poke Co. franchise locations are there?

Aloha Poke Co. had 17 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Aloha Poke Co.?

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