Island Fin Poké Co. Recognized As 'Game Changer' In Franchising

ORLANDO, FL — For the second year in a row, Florida-based franchise, Island Fin Poké Co., has been recognized as a top 100 Game Changer for 2022 by Franchise Dictionary Magazine.

Franchise Dictionary Magazine is a prestigious leading digital franchise publication that has more than 350,000 readers and explores all aspects of building and launching a franchise. To be recognized for this gagame-changingccolade, Island Fin Poké Co. had to fulfill an assortment of criteria including impressing millennials, making an impact, serving their community, creating an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs and filling a niche.

The Island Fin Poké Co. brand is built on offering a sensory experience to guests through fresh food with traditional Hawaiian flavors, an emphasis on guest service and a welcoming, family-like atmosphere.

Offering fresh and healthy customized poké bowls, each dish is personalized.

While filling the niche of bringing healthy, Hawaiian cuisine to guests, Island Fin came up with the solution to the poké predicament: giving out free two-ounce samples to inspire more guests who want to try poké, consisting of four of Island Fin’s most popular options. Each protein is paired with a combination of mix-ins, toppings and sauces.

Island Fin Poké Co. is also a game changer that gives back to its community. During the devastating Hurricane Ian in Florida, Island Fin Poké Co. collected canned foods and non-perishables to donate to surrounding food pantries. The brand also looks for ways to support its community and collects and donates to local food banks twice a year at its locations.

While expanding at a rapid speed with 28 locations open so far and multiple in development, Island Fin also gives aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to start their own business and join its Ohana (family), offering a simple concept and ease of execution.

“We are experiencing an increase of people wanting to join our franchise community because of how much effort we put into our brand, franchisees and, most importantly, our culture based on Ohana,” said Mark Setterington, co-founder and CEO of Island Fin Poké Co. “This award substantiates our brand and what makes it so special, and we’re excited to continue to carry all of this into our next phase of incredible growth and expansion.”

Island Fin Poké Co. has sights set on major growth and expanding into multiple markets this year. With 28 locations open, 58 sold, and multiple franchise areas under development including in Hyde Park, South Tampa, Boca Raton, St. Johns, Miami, Miami Lakes, Ponte Vedra, the Space Coast, Winter Garden and a second St. Petersburg location.

Current restaurants in Florida include:

• 12913 N Dale Mabry Highway, Carrollwood
• 3198 Redeemer Way, Trinity
• 6417 E County Line Road, Tampa
• 3805 Lake Emma Road, Lake Mary
• 7004 Tavistock Lakes Blvd., Orlando
• 15500 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach
• 5844 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
• 1415 Timberlane Road, Tallahassee
• 2752 Brownwood Blvd., The Villages
• 4250 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo
• 4750 The Grove Drive, Windermere
• 1450 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs
• 210 37th Ave. N, St. Petersburg.