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Pokeworks Expands into Colorado with Multi-Unit Franchise Deal

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Entrepreneurial Trio Plans to Open Four New Locations in Greater Denver Region

February 10, 2022 // Franchising.com // DENVER – Pokeworks, the nation’s largest and leading poke brand, announced today 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. Site selection currently underway, the first restaurant is expected to open in Greenwood Village by summer of 2022.

All three operating partners are Colorado residents and bring a strong track record of customer-facing expertise to the Pokeworks brand. Tran and Nguyen have years of business ownership experience, and Chung brings a niche sushi-making skillset from working at his family’s restaurant. Altogether, the trio has a unique, yet well-rounded understanding of how to run a successful fast-casual operation in the Asian food category.

“As we evaluated our goals and researched different restaurant concepts, we were instantly drawn to Pokeworks’ reputation for serving the highest quality poke,” said Chung. “Upon meeting the executive team, we were blown away by the exceptional culture and greatly appreciate the support that they have shown us as new franchise partners. We’re very much looking forward to launching into restaurant ownership and expanding the Pokeworks brand in our home state of Colorado.”

Pokeworks is known for serving only the highest quality sashimi grade sustainable fish, proteins, freshly cut veggies and hand-crafted sauces. In addition, the brand’s innovative Poke Your Way™ menu allows for complete customization of indulgent and mindful food options, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, keto, nut-free and raw.

“Thi, Liyang and Tich are the ultimate dream team to help introduce Pokeworks to Colorado,” said Pokeworks Chief Development Officer Larry Sidoti. “With healthy eating and living in such strong demand for today’s consumer, we’re confident that the Denver metro area will flock to our customizable menu options. We’re honored to be expanding into a new territory and supporting this dynamic trio’s growth throughout 2022.”

Founded in 2015, Pokeworks has quickly established itself as an innovative leader in the fast-casual space. Gaining recognition from reputable restaurant media, the brand recently earned a top-five ranking in Restaurant Business’s 2021 Future 50 list. Pokeworks also appears on the QSR Future 50 ranking and made the Fast Casual Movers and Shakers list for the third consecutive year in 2021. Most recently, Pokeworks was ranked #1 in the poke category on the 2022 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list for the second year in a row.

To learn more about Pokeworks and to inquire about available franchise opportunities, visit www.pokeworks.com/franchise.

About Pokeworks

Pokeworks is the world’s largest and leading fast casual, premium poke brand. Currently at 65 locations, 85 locations are planned nationwide by year end 2022. Pokeworks provides a super-fresh, healthy, craveable take on traditional poke bowls, burritos, salads, and sides. The brand serves only the highest quality, sashimi grade sustainable fish, proteins, freshly cut veggies, and hand-crafted sauces. Pokeworks’ innovative Poke Your Way™ menu allows for complete customization to cater from indulgent to mindful. Menu choices include options for gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, keto, nut-free, and raw. For more information on Pokeworks’ brand and franchise opportunities, visit www.pokeworks.com/franchise.

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