Pokeworks' First Ever Employee Becomes the Brand's Newest Multi-Unit Franchisee to Expand Reach in Greater Boston

Kandel started his career with Pokeworks in 2015 as the General Manager of the brand’s first location, and eventually moved his way up to serve as the Senior Operations Manager. His expertise in the brand and the commitment he has to the Pokeworks mission are invaluable assets, and he looks forward to continuing his journey as a multi-unit franchisee.

With an impressive background in business and engineering, and his role as a current Pokeworks franchisee, Cong makes the perfect partner to help tackle the Boston development. Since learning of the Pokeworks franchise opportunity in 2017, he has gone on to open four franchised locations and managed eight.

Lamsal and Gauchan both have impressive backgrounds in tech, and the pair’s vital expertise in real estate and entrepreneurship will significantly contribute to the expansion and success of Pokeworks throughout Greater Boston.

Founded in 2015, Pokeworks was born from a group of close friends and their love for Hawaiian poke, a unique, native Hawaiian dish made from freshly diced seafood marinated with soy sauce, sesame oil, and other sauces. The group experienced poke the way it was meant to be enjoyed on the island, and sought to bring it to the masses after seeing a gap in the market. Prioritizing fresh and sustainable seafood, Pokeworks offers customized, healthy, and delicious poke bowls, poke burritos, and salads.

Pokeworks’ innovative Poke Your Way™ approach provides guests with limitless ways to customize their poke order to match their eating preferences including vegan, gluten-free, and other mindful diets. It is also convenient for grab-and-go food, matching modern dining habits.