Much like its famous poke bowls, 2023 was filled with goodness for Pokeworks – the brand renowned for launching the worldwide poke movement. After a year rich with continued expansion, new menu items and industry awards, Pokeworks looks to maintain its status as the top poke brand and accelerate growth in 2024 across North America. The brand […]

A systems engineer looks at organizational systems and identifies ways to be more efficient. So it makes sense that Deanne Austin, a recently retired systems engineer, would look to become a Pokeworks franchise owner – to combine her organizational skills and her entrepreneurial spirit. Austin, a Napa, Calif. resident, has been a self-proclaimed Pokeworks fan for many […]

Pokeworks continues to honor its commitment to bring ‘Poke Your Way’ to guests by adding plant-based tuna to its menu at its location in Irvine for a limited time. Starting June 28, the poke brand located at 15333 Culver Dr. is exclusively introducing a minimally processed, 100% plant-based, sushi-grade tuna for guests who love the […]

Pokeworks continues menu innovation by offering new items for guests to experience the authentic flavors of Hawaiian-inspired dishes in new ways. Available now, guests can pair any poke bowl, burrito or salad with one of the new fruity handcrafted beverages.  The fast-casual poke brand is shaking up its menu with the unveiling of Strawberry Lemonade, Cherry […]

Pokeworks CEO Steve Heeley announced today that the leading premium fast-casual poke brand has named Abe van Beek as Director of Culinary and Michele LaMont as Director of Marketing. On the culinary side, van Beek will be responsible for culinary development, including long-term menu expansion and optimization as well as the creation and implementation of limited time offers and new menu items. […]

Fresh never tasted so good at Pokeworks. And now, getting support for local communities has never been easier.  The fast casual brand known for its craveable poke bowls is doubling down on community involvement through its new partnership with GroupRaise, an online marketplace and booking engine that helps local schools, organizations and non-profits request fundraising support more efficiently. […]

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. “Our new initiative builds on the transparency of knowing and informing our guests’ where our food comes from and we seek to encourage other brands, especially fellow poke brands, to join the coalition,” […]

Pokeworks, the world’s leading fast casual poke brand, is teaming up with Aquamar, one of the premier manufacturers of surimi in North America, to support food innovation through a Limited Time Offer (LTO) Spicy, Crunchy Surimi Bowl. A portion of proceeds from every LTO bowl sold through the summer will demonstrate the brands’ shared support for Asian […]