About Poke Bar Dice & Mix Franchise
Poke Bar Dice & Mix is a quick-service restaurant franchise specializing in poke bowls.
Franchisees establish, own, and operate restaurants under the Poke Bar brand, selling primarily poke bowls to the general public.
The restaurants operate under the franchisor's standardized system including proprietary recipes, decor, packaging methods, training programs, advertising, and marketing programs.
Poke Bar Dice & Mix Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $157,800 – $438,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $158K–$438K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Real Estate/Rent | $3,800 | $20,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $50,000 | $200,000 |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $15,000 | $50,000 |
| Signage | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $5,000 | $12,000 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, Grand Opening | $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Taxes, Licenses & Permits | $5,000 | $25,000 |
| Legal & Accounting | $0 | $5,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months)/Working Capital | $40,000 | $70,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Audit Fee | $3,500 - $10,000 |
| Lease Review Fee | $500 |
| Insurance Policies | $1,000 - $3,000 |
| Training | $2,500 - $5,000 |
| Return Check Fee | $15 - $30 |
| Interest | Not to exceed 10% per annum |
| Cost of Enforcement | All costs including reasonable attorneys' fees |
| Lost Future Profits | Combined monthly average of Royalty Fees and other fees multiplied by months remaining in term |
| Indemnification | All costs including reasonable attorneys' fees |
| Approval of Products or Suppliers | Varies, but will include all expenses |
| Late Fees | $100 for each past due payment with interest at 10% |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Up to 10 days |
| Classroom Training | 0 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 80 hours |
| Training Location | Corporate location, Los Angeles, California |
| Additional Training | Additional training or refresher courses are not mandatory but offered upon request at the same fee rate ($500 per day plus out-of-pocket expenses) |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Area of primary responsibility |
| Description | Franchisees receive a non-exclusive area of primary responsibility. The franchisor retains the right to establish, own, or operate Poke Bar restaurants at any location, license others to do the same, operate Non-Traditional Outlets, and sell products through alternate channels of distribution. Franchisees may not relocate without written permission and do not receive the right to acquire additional franchises within their area of primary responsibility. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Prior written notice; payment of renewal fee (currently $10,000); satisfy requirements of then existing Franchise Agreement and execute the same. |
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor must exercise right of first refusal; all obligations owed to franchisor must be paid; transferee must sign general release; transferee must meet business and financial standards; transferee must sign then current Franchise Agreement; non-competition agreement required. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate with 30 days to cure for curable defaults (failure to complete training, failure to pay, failure to maintain standards, offering unauthorized products, misuse of Marks, failure to maintain books/records, failure to pay suppliers). Immediate termination without cure for non-curable defaults (unauthorized cessation of operations, felony conviction, public health/safety threat, repeated defaults, material false statements, unauthorized transfers, anti-terrorism violations). |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | For 2 years after termination or expiration, franchisee, owners, family members, officers, directors, executives, managers and professional staff are prohibited from engaging in any Poke restaurant directly or indirectly within 20 miles of the franchise location. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | The Franchise Agreement does not require the franchisee to personally participate in the operation of the business. However, a Designated Manager must be appointed who will manage and be responsible for the Franchised Restaurant, and must complete the initial training program. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must obtain all food and beverage items, ingredients, supplies and materials from the franchisor's list of Approved Suppliers. Mark-bearing products such as signage and stationery must be purchased only from approved suppliers. |
| Supply Restrictions | Approximately 80% to 90% of expenditures for leases and purchases in establishing the franchise and 80% to 90% of ongoing expenditures must be purchased from the franchisor, affiliates, Approved Suppliers, or in accordance with franchisor standards and specifications. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | As of the date of the Disclosure Document, the franchisor does not receive any revenue or other material consideration from suppliers it designates or approves. However, it reserves the right to do so. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. It does not guarantee notes, leases, or any other obligations to third parties. |
Poke Bar Dice & Mix Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Poke Bar Dice & Mix does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Poke Bar Dice & Mix Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Poke Bar Dice & Mix System Growth
Poke Bar Dice & Mix currently operates 39 franchised locations and 19 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 8 | 47 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 44 |
| 2021 | 3 | 8 | 39 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 20
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, FL, HI, IL, IN, KY, MD, NY, ND, RI, SD, TX, VA, WA
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