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title: "Pokeworks Expands in Orange County"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/c913ac05-6553-4f1f-a030-f4e68057111b
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241002_pokeworks_expands_in_orange_county.html
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-10-02T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:31:36.347Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568901346375-23c9450c58cd?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Pokeworks Expands in Orange County

**TL;DR:** Pokeworks is expanding its presence in Orange County, capitalizing on favorable demographics and demand for fresh, customizable meals. The brand, founded in 2015, offers healthy, premium sushi-grade seafood poke bowls and other options.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-10-02. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241002_pokeworks_expands_in_orange_county.html).*

## Story

Pokeworks is strengthening its presence in Orange County. With headquarters in Irvine, Pokeworks is capitalizing on favorable demographics and a demand for fresh, customizable, and health-focused meals.

Peter Yang, co-founder and Chief Development Officer of Pokeworks, expressed why Orange County is a key market for the brand: “The demographics mirror national trends toward healthier, customizable meals. Despite the rising costs of dining out in recent years, we continue to offer exceptional value to our guests with our healthy, premium sushi-grade seafood poke bowls, starting at just $15.95.

Founded in 2015, Pokeworks was born from a group of close friends and their love for Hawaiian poke, a unique, native Hawaiian dish. After experiencing authentic poke, the group saw a gap in the market and aimed to bring it to the masses. Prioritizing fresh, sustainable seafood, Pokeworks offers customizable, healthy poke bowls, burritos, and salads. Their Poke Your Way™ approach lets guests tailor orders to various diets, including vegan and gluten-free, while offering convenient grab-and-go options for modern diners.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- menu pricing (topic)
- Pokeworks (company)
- Orange County (location)
- Irvine, California (location)
- Peter Yang (person)
- health-focused meals (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241002_pokeworks_expands_in_orange_county.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/c913ac05-6553-4f1f-a030-f4e68057111b).