With Bold Growth Plans and a Fresh Fast-Casual Concept, Uncle Sharkii Is the Franchise to Watch
As a leading name in the poke and boba bar industry, Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar is riding a wave of momentum. With nearly 70 franchise commitments worldwide and a scalable, streamlined business model, we’re quickly expanding across the U.S. and strategic market selection is at the core of our success.
Fresh, fast, and full of flavor, Uncle Sharkii is helping entrepreneurs tap into growing consumer demand for healthy poke bowls and popular drinks like bubble tea. But not every market is created equal. So how do we choose where to plant our flag next?
If you’re exploring franchise opportunities and wondering whether your area could be the next hotspot for a poke franchise, here’s what to know.
What Makes a Strong Uncle Sharkii Market?
Our real estate and development teams analyze each potential market through a data-driven lens. While we support franchisees throughout every step of site selection, here are a few key factors we look for in high-potential locations:
High Foot Traffic Areas: Whether it’s near college campuses, office parks, or shopping centers, locations with consistent walk-in and delivery traffic are ideal.
Health-Conscious Demographics: Urban and suburban communities with a younger, health-conscious population align perfectly with our poke bowl and boba bar offerings.
Limited Competition in the Category: We look for markets where Uncle Sharkii can stand out, not just among other poke spots, but in the fast-casual space overall. The simplicity of our model lets us offer a unique, high-quality experience quickly.
Flexible Real Estate Options: From inline units to food courts and non-traditional footprints, Uncle Sharkii fits just about anywhere. Our streamlined menu and minimal equipment needs keep buildouts efficient and affordable.
Our expansion model is designed to minimize complexity while maximizing profitability, making it easier than ever for first-time and multi-unit franchisees to break into the booming poke and boba space.
Spotlight Market #1: Dallas, Texas
Dallas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. and one of the hottest targets for Uncle Sharkii’s next wave of expansion. The city’s diverse, fast-paced population creates the perfect environment for a poke bowl concept that delivers on both flavor and convenience.
From high-traffic areas like Uptown and Deep Ellum to booming suburbs like Frisco and Plano, Dallas offers multiple entry points for growth. The city’s love for global flavors and healthier eating habits makes poke and boba a natural fit.
Uncle Sharkii is actively seeking qualified franchise partners in the Dallas metro area to take advantage of these prime locations. Early movers will benefit from exclusive territory rights, flexible format options, and hands-on support to accelerate growth.
Spotlight Market #2: Southern California
We’re already making waves in Southern California, but this region is still brimming with opportunity. As a coastal market that helped introduce poke to the mainland U.S., SoCal continues to show strong demand for Hawaiian-inspired food that’s fast, customizable, and fun.
Whether it’s in busy beach towns like Huntington Beach or urban hubs like Pasadena and San Diego, Southern California has the ideal blend of health-focused consumers, high-volume shopping centers, and cultural openness to diverse cuisines. This makes it a consistent performer for Uncle Sharkii locations.
Franchisees in SoCal benefit from strong brand recognition, dense population centers, and Uncle Sharkii’s unique ability to scale across multiple store types including mall food courts and mixed-use developments
Why Uncle Sharkii? And Why Now?
At Uncle Sharkii, we’re more than a poke bar, we’re a movement built on simplicity, speed, and scalability. Our franchise model is designed to eliminate the common headaches of traditional restaurant ownership, allowing operators to:
Launch with low overhead and minimal labor
Tap into two booming categories: poke and boba
Enjoy tech-driven systems for streamlined operations
Access exclusive territories and ongoing franchisor support
We don’t expand just to expand. Every new market is carefully vetted to ensure long-term viability for our brand and our franchisees. That means you’re never doing it alone, we provide comprehensive training, marketing assistance, and real estate guidance from day one.
Ready to Dive In?
Whether you’re in Dallas, Southern California, or an emerging market we haven’t tapped yet, there’s never been a better time to join Uncle Sharkii’s fast-growing family. With a proven model, bold brand, and strong consumer demand, our franchise opportunity is built for both first-time owners and experienced operators.
👉 Think your market has what it takes? Let’s find out together. Fill out our franchise inquiry form to start the conversation.