Inspired by the Hawaiian lifestyle, Mark Setterington had a vision to transport guests to a white-sand beach in the tropical islands through incredibly fresh flavors.
Mark’s dedication and passion for creating the perfect poké recipes led him to transform his kitchen into a hub for
experimentation and culinary creativity, making his kitchen the epicenter of the poké revolution. Friends and family gathered to taste test sauces, and the house was never short of visitors when there was poké involved. Over the course of several taste tests, and even some failures, the creation of the homemade sauces was complete, and they were all fresh, delicious and gluten-free. From the homemade sauces to over 25 toppings and sustainably sourced protein, every guest would be tasting the flavors of the islands.
In 2017, Mark’s vision became a reality and the Island Fin Poké Co. Ohana was officially born. In the Hawaiian language, Ohana translates to “family” and Island Fin Poké Co. is all about creating an Ohana-like environment for its community. Every location follows The Island Fin Way, where guests are welcomed with a friendly greeting and treated like family during every interaction with the brand.
Fast forward to today, Island Fin Poké Co. is now successfully expanding into new markets around the country and is considered America’s best poké destination because of their deliciously healthy flavors, incredible service and their Ohana mindset.
We are committed to a growth strategy that is resolute to the long-term success of our franchisees all while growing our Ohana, or family. Dedicated to the highest standards of intelligent investment, we have strategically created a small, uncluttered yet cohesive restaurant design. Island Fin locations are carefully engineered to be low-investment and range in size from 900 to 1,500 square feet. Our small kitchens with limited cooking allow us to allocate a higher percentage of the space to guest space; therefore, our restaurants are capable of exceptional revenue.
We offer two different types of franchise opportunities. You can choose to own a single-unit franchise, which allows you to operate your own Island Fin Poké Co. in a protected territory of your choice. We also offer area development franchises for those looking to lock down a larger territory and slowly build a series of Island Fin Poké Co. locations.
We are committed to a growth strategy that is resolute to the long-term success of our franchisees all while growing our Ohana, or family. Dedicated to the highest standards of intelligent investment, we have strategically created a small, uncluttered yet cohesive restaurant design. Island Fin locations are carefully engineered to be low-investment and range in size from 900 to 1,500 square feet. Our small kitchens with limited cooking allow us to allocate a higher percentage of the space to guest space; therefore, our restaurants are capable of exceptional revenue.
