LemonShark Poke vs Slapfish Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of LemonShark Poke vs Slapfish including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
LemonShark Poke Franchise
Slapfish Franchise
Investment $341,950 - $866,400$447,600 - $757,650
Franchise Fee $40,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 20162012
Year Franchised 20172013
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
LemonShark Poke Franchise
Slapfish Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
LemonShark Poke Franchise
Slapfish Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
LemonShark Poke Franchise
Slapfish Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 112 hours Classroom Training: 36 hours On-The-Job Training: 2 weeks Classroom Training: 1 week
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Purchasing Co-ops Grand Opening Field Operations
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app Co-op Advertising
Operations Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 - 3 -

Expansion Plans
 
LemonShark Poke Franchise
Slapfish Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About LemonShark Poke

Lemon Shark Poké began as a collaboration between two lifelong friends Tobi Miller and Richard Gottlieb. The duo has been immersed in Hawaiian culture for nearly four decades, having gone on annual family trips together to the islands while growing up. It was during these vacations that they first encountered Hawaiian cuisine at age 11, and immediately developed a passion for the food and the people of Hawaii.

After running their own separate restaurant ventures for several years, they decided to bring their original love - Hawaiian cuisine - to the mainland. In doing so, they consulted with Hawaiian native chef, Brunson Achiu (who has brought Regional Hawaiian Cuisine to the mainland) to develop LemonShark Poke’s unique and innovative menu.

The first two restaurants opened in Redlands and San Bernadino, CA in 2016 to rave reviews and huge success. Yelp ratings are averaging high results.
 LemonShark Poke awarded 26 franchises in the first two months of franchising: San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA; NYC, NY; Chicago, IL; Austin and Dallas TX; and Orlando, FL. We are staffed for rapid growth with over 50+ corporate employees already in place from the franchise restaurant industry, and real estate professionals on staff to assist you to find only the very best locations.

Veteran discount   15% off franchise fee

About Slapfish

Slapfish Model #1 - Slapfish "X"

  • 400 - 1,200 square feet
  • Ideal for airports, small locations, kiosks and food courts
  • No bussers or food runners
  • Express consolidated menu with quick ticket time
  • Built to handle mass volume with low labor
  • Examples: Lost Angeles LAX Airport - open, Baltimore BWI Airport - opening soon, Slapfish Laguna Beach - open

Slapfish Model #2 - Fast Casual

  • 1,200 - 2,000 square feet
  • Order at the counter, take a number, and food served tableside
  • Beer and wine available
  • Bussers and foodrunners

Slapfish Model #3 - Just Lobster Rolls

  • "Roll in the Wall"
  • Small Space - 400 - 600 square feet
  • Airports, kiosks and strip malls
  • The only thing on the menu - our famous lobster rolls
  • Cape Code potato chips and artisan bottled sodas at counter
  • Simple labor - it just takes two!