A Hawaiian-inspired restaurant chain is betting big on Texas. Less than a month after opening a new location in The Woodlands, Pokeworks announced plans to “build momentum” with hopes to expand its footprint and continue investment in a state that has become a major growth market for the brand.
In a press release shared on Tuesday, the company revealed that it is actively seeking real estate opportunities across Austin, Dallas, and Houston in both traditional and nontraditional spaces, including mixed-use developments, universities, airports and office campuses.
The fast-casual poke brand is also looking for franchisees in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro after selling out all franchise availability across every other major Texas market, according to the release.
“What’s happening in Texas is exactly the kind of growth we aim for as a brand,” Peter Yang, Pokeworks’ co-founder and Head of Development said. “We’ve built meaningful momentum with strong franchise partners, thoughtful market development, and a model that works across a variety of locations. The fact that nearly every major Texas market is already spoken for, and our franchisees continue to sign on for more units, shows the level of confidence operators have in Pokeworks and where the brand is headed.”
The chain’s continued expansion is part of a broader growth push that includes 14 stores in development across Texas, Massachusetts, Colorado and New York…