Pokeworks News

Founded: 2015

Founded in 2015, Pokeworks provides a fresh take on Hawaiian-inspired poké burritos and bowls, using the highest quality ingredients from local waters.

Pokeworks gives guests the freedom to “Poke Your Way™,” which is why when customers demanded the brand bring back its Bang Bang Chicken, it listened.
April 2nd, 2024
Pokeworks has maintained an ongoing commitment to give diners new and delicious menu options.
February 22nd, 2024
Deanne Austin, a recently retired systems engineer, would look to become a Pokeworks franchise owner, to combine her organizational skills and her entrepreneurial spirit.
December 6th, 2023
Pokeworks will introduce its innovative flavours to Canadian guests for the first time.
November 15th, 2023
Kandel is preparing to open a Pokeworks in Long Island City, Queens in early 2024 alongside partners Roshan Gauchan and Nijjwol Lamsal.
November 2nd, 2023
Pokeworks announced today a transition in its leadership team as Regina Cheung has been elevated from Chief Financial Officer to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
September 1st, 2023
Pokeworks is giving its fans a taste of the high-life without breaking the bank with its new Luxe Lobster Bowl.
July 13th, 2023
Pokeworks continues menu innovation by offering new items for guests to experience the authentic flavors of Hawaiian-inspired dishes in new ways.
May 16th, 2023
Pokeworks is embracing the warmer weather by introducing a flavor that is sure to brighten any spring day.
April 4th, 2023
Pokeworks CEO Steve Heeley announced today that the fast-casual poke brand has named Abe van Beek as Director of Culinary and Michele LaMont as Director of Marketing.
January 20th, 2023
Pokeworks is ready to serve up its fresh, healthy Hawaiian-inspired poke to the Denver community.
January 13th, 2023
Pokeworks, the fastest growing Hawaiian-inspired poke brand in the world, opened their doors at 900 North Austin Ave, Suite 408, in Georgetown, to meet the growing demand for fresh poke.
November 28th, 2022
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Pokeworks is preparing to serve its fresh and healthy poke in a new ghost kitchen starting Nov. 14.
November 2nd, 2022
Fresh never tasted so good at Pokeworks. And now, getting support for local communities has never been easier.
October 25th, 2022
New York-born and Hawaiian-inspired fast casual brand Pokeworks continues to lead the poke category by bringing healthy, high-quality, customizable Poke Your Way to mindful consumers across the globe.
September 27th, 2022
Furthering its commitment to sustainability and mindful consuming, Pokeworks is uniting with the Open Wing Alliance to use only cage-free eggs by the end of 2023.
July 25th, 2022
Fresh never tasted so good. And now, for a limited time, poke fans can add a spicy kick to the healthy Hawaiian favorite at their local Pokeworks!
July 8th, 2022
Pokeworks recently signed a master franchise agreement for 50-units in territories across Canada and opened a location in Taipei, Taiwan in March.
April 20th, 2022
Pokeworks, the nation’s largest and premium leading poke brand, announced today the opening of its newest Texas location in McAllen.
April 4th, 2022
Pokeworks, the world’s leading fast casual poke brand, announced the launch of a new website, new app, improved online ordering capabilities and an upgraded loyalty experience for poke lovers everywhere.
February 22nd, 2022
Pokeworks announced its entrance into Colorado with four new locations planned for the Denver metro area with entrepreneurial trio Thi Tran, Liyang Chung and Tich Nguyen at the helm.
February 10th, 2022
Pokeworks, the nation’s largest and leading poke brand, announced today the opening of its newest Boston location that is situated inside the Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
February 9th, 2022
Pokeworks, the world's leading fast casual poke brand, will pilot a new plant-based offering in seven corporate locations beginning in January.
January 11th, 2022
Pokeworks announces the reopening of its Grand Central location in Manhattan, located at 117 E 41st St., representing the completion of the brand’s reopening to New York City residents.
October 7th, 2021
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Building off its status as the leading poke concept in the U.S., the famed Pokéworks brand is continuing to grow through franchising and anticipates this next wave of growth to hit Boston.
September 30th, 2021
In a move to bolster its growth strategy and strengthen the brand, Pokeworks announces the promotion of Chief Marketing Officer Steve Heeley to Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
August 12th, 2021
Pokéworks announced today a wave of new openings and multi-unit deals coming down the pipeline.
June 10th, 2021
Pokeworks, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing poke franchise, has announced its high-level executive additions.
March 24th, 2021
Pokeworks has released a prototype for its first-ever Cruise-Thru™ Lane - a mobile order pick-up lane developed with ‘on-the-go’ guests in mind.
January 6th, 2021
Pokeworks is reporting impressive growth in 2020 having opened 10 new locations since the start of the year, a 20% unit growth from previous year.
October 19th, 2020
Pokeworks, the nation's largest and fastest-growing poke franchise, is forging ahead in 2020 riding the momentum of last year's impressive growth and shows no signs of slowing.
February 18th, 2020
Summer has officially come to an end, but things are still heating up at Pokeworks. The leading poke franchise announced the launch of its newest menu item, the Spicy Sichuan Bowl, now available at locations across the nation.
October 22nd, 2019
Consumer obsession with poke bowls continues to climb and shows no signs of slowing.
August 1st, 2019

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