Starting 2024 strong: Pokeworks opens 5 new locations in the first 3 months
Irvine, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Pokeworks, the nation’s leading, premium poke brand, announces today they will have 7 new Canadian locations opened by the end of Q2. Domestically, Pokeworks will open 5 new locations by summer, with the newest opening in Downtown Atlanta, Ga. Recent openings have been bolstered by 5 star online reviews and heavy guest visits. New restaurant growth and increased consumer interest solidifies Pokeworks as the leading premium poke franchise.
Pokeworks is renowned for serving sashimi grade and sustainable fish, diverse protein options, fresh market vegetables and hand-crafted sauces. In addition, the brand’s innovative Poke Your Way
menu allows for guests to customize their entrees with a wide range of premium ingredients, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, keto, nut-free and raw options.
For franchisees, Pokeworks’ “value-engineered build outs and hoodless format has given Pokeworks a competitive edge in today’s tight real estate market. As a result, Pokeworks continues to grow and lead the poke segment,” said Pokeworks Chief Development Officer, Peter Yang.
About Pokeworks
Pokeworks was founded in 2015 with the simple mission of spreading its love of poke – the crisp, fresh, healthy Hawaiian favorite – with the world. Pokeworks’ innovative Poke Your Way approach is groundbreaking, offering guests limitless ways to customize their poke order to match their eating preferences including vegan, gluten-free, and other mindful diets. The Poke Burrito has developed a cult-like following, much like Pokeworks’ proprietary sauces, which range from sweet and spicy to savory. Pokeworks believes in supporting a healthy lifestyle and serving guests meals made from the freshest, highest quality ingredients from sustainable food sources. In 2022, the brand was honored to be named the “Top Poke Franchise” by Startups Magazine. Pokeworks has quickly expanded to become the leading fast-casual poke brand in the world with three consecutive years on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list. The brand has 70 locations across 20 states, with Taiwan, and Canada. For more information, visit PokeworksFranchise.com or follow Pokeworks on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.
Contact:
Maria Winn
mariaw@pokeworks.com
