Koibito Poké, the award-winning build-your-own fresh poké bowls concept, has partnered with Franchise Well to rapidly expand across the country. Featuring a new store design and strong operating results from their 10 current locations, the healthy fast casual concept will launch a Regional Developer franchise program in January, offering territories for expansion to qualified franchise partners.
Former professional baseball player, two-time World Series Champion, and two-time bestselling author Todd Stottlemyre founded Koibito Poké less than 10 years ago in Scottsdale, Arizona, where it remains based today. Blending healthy, nutritious ingredients with authentic flavors in an approachable, fast-casual environment, Koibito Poké has locations already established in Arizona, Nevada, Illinois, Missouri, and Mississippi, and has built a loyal following and a reputation for innovation. The decision to franchise marks a significant milestone in the concept’s journey.
“To be successful you have to have the right time, the right strategy, and the right people”, says Stottlemyre, “And now with Franchise Well we have all three. I truly believe we have put together a championship team to do this national rollout. I am eager to put Koibito Poké in the hands of capable developers who can build franchises in their communities.”
The first 10 regional developers will be the Circle of Champions with special incentives, expanded territories and direct access to the management team.
Chief Development Officer, Ben Litalien, has his eyes set on taking the leadership role in the poké spaceacross the country with Regional Developers. “Todd and his team have cultivated a healthy, fast and attractive concept sought after by today’s health minded consumers,” said Litalien. “And now, the opportunity to bring Koibito Poké to more communities across the country through a Regional Developer franchise offer is the next step to dominating the segment.”
Using the Regional Developer model, Litalien has done this before with several concepts including the Exxon Mobil On the Run convenience stores, Zerorez Carpet Cleaning, and most recently with Dill Dinkers Pickleball, establishing over 20 Regional Developers signed in two years.
Regional Developers acquire a territory of half-a-million or more in population, they open/own and operate a flagship location in the territory; act as an agent for the franchisor and are compensated for recruiting franchisees and providing onsite and ongoing support for all the franchises in their territory.
“This model brings franchise development and support into the local community through an established business owner that is also in the business as a franchisee. The Regional Developer model is ideal for entrepreneurs who want to rapidly build the Koibito Poké brand in a market, without the usual capital required by the area developer model,” said Litalien.
The Koibito Poké franchise features an unparalleled menu offering with limitless combinations, a robust operating system, a proprietary reporting and management platform that is mobile enabled, an intensive training academy, and a turnkey marketing program for grand opening and restaurant development. Locations operate in a small footprint, typically 1,200 square feet or less, with a small number of employees, yet can efficiently produce strong results. And, with no fryers, grills, or ovens the build-out cost is manageable.
For more information about franchising opportunities, visit Koibito’s Franchise Program, or contact Andrew Johnson at [email protected].
