How much does a Pokéworks franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $270,435–$599,661, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Pokéworks franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Pokéworks scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 7.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Pokéworks franchise

Quick Service Restaurant - Poke/Seafood Bowl · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$270,435–$599,661

Total fees

7.5% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

5 ceased, 5 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Pokéworks worth it? How it compares to 93 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	7.5% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $270,435	cheaper than most (median $452,050)
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	7.2% of outlets	worse than 80% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

2025 data: 6 company-owned restaurants averaged $1,391,931 gross sales; 52 franchised averaged $1,082,563. Top 20% franchised averaged $1,743,199; bottom 20% averaged $630,723. No net profit figures provided.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

5 franchised closures in 2025; 5 terminations in 2025. Modest 2-year growth trajectory.

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Pokéworks franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Pokéworks franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $270,435–$599,661, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Pokéworks franchise owners make?: 2025 data: 6 company-owned restaurants averaged $1,391,931 gross sales; 52 franchised averaged $1,082,563. Top 20% franchised averaged $1,743,199; bottom 20% averaged $630,723. No net profit figures provided. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Pokéworks franchise failure rate?: 5 franchised closures in 2025; 5 terminations in 2025. Modest 2-year growth trajectory.
Is a Pokéworks franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Pokéworks scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 7.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Pokéworks or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.