You don’t have to be a total foodie to realize that poké restaurants are the latest in dining innovation. Poké restaurants are popping up across the country to the delight of restaurant goers. If you have been waiting for the perfect franchise opportunity, this could be for you. But, with so many options, how do you choose the right one? Below we walk you through a few pointers to help narrow your search.

Research Your Area

First thing’s first. Research your area, at least preliminarily. When you do your research, there are a few key factors to consider.

• Are there already poké restaurants in the area? If so, how many and what brand?
• Do you live in a college town?
• Are there a lot of young professionals in your area?

Getting a brief overview and finding out what the broad target market of your city is will help you start to narrow down your choices. 

Research the Brands 

Now that you have some poké restaurant franchise options you feel will work, dive in a little deeper. Read through their websites, and take note of any fine print. Take a glance at the reviews if you can find them. 

One of the areas you should strongly consider is brand values and mission statements. Does what each brand stands for align with your values? If you're partnering with one brand for the long-term, you should be heading in the same direction.

Ask Questions

You’ve narrowed your options to a few that you feel fairly confident about. Now comes the fun part. Talk to each company. Reach out to the franchising teams and ask a lot of questions. Ensure they are friendly, approachable, easy to communicate with, and that they provide ample information to prospective franchisees.

Also, speak to existing franchisees. If you live within driving distance, reach out to the owners and request a time to talk. They know better than anyone what that brand is like.

Above all, ask for details about the financials. Understand your requirements and what sort of fees you face in the future.

Contact us if you’d like to learn more about a Pokémoto franchise opportunity. We always like to talk about good food!