Sharkey's Restaurant

$SHRKF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMexican Food
Locations21
Franchisee Count21
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$633,900
Item 7 Midpoint$1,292,575
Item 7 High$1,951,250
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Revenue
Ad / Brand Fund3%
Sold Not Open
ParentFresh Opportunities, Inc.
Founded2008
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business18
Began Franchising2010
HQWestlake Village, CA
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone(805) 496-8489
FDD IssuedSeptember 10, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 25, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 🔒
Franchisor

Passion Foods, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of SHARKY'S Restaurants, which serve Mexican-style cuisine including tacos, burritos, salads, and tostadas made with premium ingredients, operating under a standardized system with specified menu items, preparation techniques, training programs, and operational procedures.

Franchisees must use the Micros 3700 POS system integrated with Restaurant365 and Thanx, and are responsible for purchasing required hardware and software, with estimated initial costs around $30,000 and annual maintenance costs near $5,000.

Passion Foods, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of SHARKY'S Restaurants, which serve Mexican-style cuisine including tacos, burritos, salads, and tostadas made with premium ingredients, operating under a standardized system with specified menu items, preparation techniques, training programs, and operational procedures.

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