Island Fin Poke Company^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2024

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What Is Island Fin Poke Company?

Item 1 of the provided FDD excerpt for Island Fin Poke Company is a heading indicating disclosure of the franchisor and any parents, predecessors, and affiliates. No information about the concept, service channels, revenue streams, or typical location type is present in the provided text.

Island Fin Poke Company Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise's most notable strength is zero outlet non‑renewals (bottom 5% for Food & Beverage), indicating strong franchisee retention, but its biggest risk is nine outlet terminations (top 5% for Food & Beverage), which points to a higher-than-normal operator exit rate that merits investigation.

Pros

Zero outlet non-renewals — well below typical for Food & Beverage (bottom 5%), indicating stronger-than-usual franchisee retention and fewer operational disruptions from turnover.

Zero disclosed lawsuits — well below typical for Food & Beverage (bottom 5%). A clean legal record reduces the chance of unexpected legal costs or public legal overhang that can distract operators.

Zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions — well below typical for Food & Beverage (bottom 5%), which suggests fewer formal disputes between the franchisor and franchisees and a lower likelihood of enforcement-related interruptions.

Cons

Nine outlet terminations — well above typical for Food & Beverage (top 5%), suggesting a higher-than-normal rate of operators leaving the system that you should investigate further (reasons could include location performance, economics, or support issues).

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

52/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains e-commerce and alternative-channel sales, use of different trademarks, and ability to develop nearby units absent a right of first refusal, shaping market density and site-specific rights; protection is contingent on meeting performance quotas.

Training & Support

56/100

NORMAL

Island Fin Poke Company provides a focused 40-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with travel and lodging expenses and any additional on-site support costs borne by the franchisee.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise showed strong expansion from 21 units in 2022 to 25 in 2023 (+19.0%), but then contracted to 23 units in 2024 (−8.0%), yielding a modest net increase of 2 units (≈+9.5%) over the two-year span. The sharp swing from +19.0% to −8.0% (a −27 percentage-point change) signals a loss of growth momentum—investors should probe whether this is a short-term consolidation/turnover issue or evidence of broader market or operational headwinds before assuming continued expansion.

How Much Does It Cost to Open an Island Fin Poke Company Franchise?

Opening an Island Fin Poke Company franchise requires a total initial investment of $274,050 to $440,000, according to the 2024 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

$274,050

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$440,000

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$129,000

Equipment & Assets$50,000

Reserves$40,000

Training$1,600

Other$13,450

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$250,000

Equipment & Assets$77,000

Reserves$55,000

Training$2,400

Other$15,600

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 Island Fin Poke Company Franchise Owners Make?

Average Gross Sales:

N/A

Median Gross Sales:

N/A

High Gross Sales:

$979,514

Low Gross Sales:

$364,901

Sample Size:

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The franchised outlets show a top reported single-unit gross revenue of 979,514 while the single affiliate-owned outlet reported 680,663, indicating the affiliate unit performs near the lower-middle of the franchised distribution.

Performance Variability Analysis: Reported franchised quartiles span a wide range (high 979,514 to low 364,901), showing substantial variability across units that prospective buyers should expect.

Data Scope and Limitations: Data cover fiscal year 2023 with quartile breakdowns for 21 franchised outlets but no overall average/median, the figures are unaudited, and several outlets were excluded for not operating 12 months, limiting comparability and completeness.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open an Island Fin Poke Company franchise?

The total initial investment for an Island Fin Poke Company franchise ranges from $274,050 to $440,000, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Island Fin Poke Company initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Island Fin Poke Company is $40,000, as stated in the 2024 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

Does Island Fin Poke Company have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Island Fin Poke Company received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2024 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Island Fin Poke Company offer exclusive franchise territories?

Island Fin Poke Company received a territory protection score of 52 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Island Fin Poke Company provide to new franchisees?

Island Fin Poke Company received a training and support score of 56 out of 100. Island Fin Poke Company provides a focused 40-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch.

How many Island Fin Poke Company franchise locations are there?

Island Fin Poke Company had 23 total locations as of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Island Fin Poke Company?

Item 1 of the provided FDD excerpt for Island Fin Poke Company is a heading indicating disclosure of the franchisor and any parents, predecessors, and affiliates.

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