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title: "Pokeworks Signs Two-Unit Development Deal to Expand in Colorado"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/d7c97931-45d4-4c8b-a16d-6fb973678d88
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260330_pokeworks_signs_twounit_development_deal_to_expand_in_colorado.html
category: "Fast casual"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Fast casual"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-03-30T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:28.556Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555396273-367ea4eb4db5?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Pokeworks Signs Two-Unit Development Deal to Expand in Colorado

**TL;DR:** Pokeworks has signed a two-unit development agreement with franchisees Bidosh Acharya and Amita Khanal to expand into Boulder, Colorado. The brand is building on its existing presence in nearby Denver, where it has one store open in Greenwood Village.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-03-30. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260330_pokeworks_signs_twounit_development_deal_to_expand_in_colorado.html).*

## Story

IRVINE, Ca. – Pokeworks has just signed a two-unit development agreement with new franchisees Bidosh Acharya and Amita Khanal to bring Pokeworks to Boulder, Colorado. Their first location is anticipated to open in Q4 of 2026.

The deal marks Pokeworks’ entry into the Boulder market, building on the brand’s existing successful presence in nearby Denver. With one store open in Greenwood Village, which opened in 2023, the local owners are looking to open two additional stores in the Denver metro, and are actively seeking real estate sites in the area. The two new Boulder locations will introduce the community to Pokeworks’ responsibly sourced seafood, fresh ingredients, and customizable menu options that cater to a wide range of dietary preferences.

With Boulder’s reputation as a health-conscious and food-forward community, having been ranked the 8th healthiest city in the U.S., it made for the perfect area for Pokeworks to continue its growth in the Centennial state.

“Colorado continues to be an exciting growth market for Pokeworks, and expanding into Boulder is a natural next step as we build on our presence in Denver,” said Peter Yang, Co-Founder and Head of Development of Pokeworks. “Bidosh and Amita are fantastic partners, and we’re excited to work with them to introduce Pokeworks to the Boulder community.”

Founded in 2015, Pokeworks was born from a group of friends and their love for Hawaiian poke. After experiencing authentic poke, the founders recognized the clear gap on the mainland and set out to bring the fresh flavors of Hawaiian poke by offering 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 guests on the go.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise agreement (topic)
- Denver (location)
- market entry (topic)
- Pokeworks (company)
- Peter Yang (person)
- colorado expansion (topic)
- Boulder, Colorado (location)
- Bidosh Acharya (person)
- Amita Khanal (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260330_pokeworks_signs_twounit_development_deal_to_expand_in_colorado.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/d7c97931-45d4-4c8b-a16d-6fb973678d88).