Pokeworks News & Media

Pokeworks updates tech stack with Qu

June 19, 2025

Pokeworks, which has 73 locations in 20 U.S. states, Taiwan and Canada, has partnered with Qu, a provider of cloud-based unified commerce solutions, to upgrade…

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Pokeworks levels up summer drink menu

June 2, 2025

Pokeworks is rolling out a refreshed lineup of signature drinks in partnership with Botrista, a provider of automated craft drink technology.

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Pokeworks dives into Texas expansion

February 27, 2025

Pokeworks is expanding in Texas with an opening in May in Mission, under the direction of Agustin Guzman, an Olympic swimmer who moved to the U.S. from Mexico…

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Pokeworks expands beverage options

July 19, 2024

Pokeworks has tapped automated beverages provider Botrista to help it offer boba milk teas, smoothies and lemonades. The partnership includes unique mixes with…

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Chipotle, Dog Haus among fast casuals giving freebies on National Burrito Day

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

National Burrito Day is April 4. Here's what some fast casuals are offering up for the annual celebration.

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Pokeworks names 1st female CEO

August 30, 2023

Pokeworks' former CFO Regina Cheung is now CEO, replacing Steve Heeley, who held the role since August 2021. "I like to think of myself as a servant leader…

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Lobster rolls onto fast casual menus

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Lobster is catching on at fast casual menus as mentions of the fare have increased 4.5% on core menus over the past year, including 9.1% in appetizers and 100…

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Women in the Lead 2023: Honoring 21 of fast casual's top female leaders

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In honor of International Women's Day, FastCasual interviewed 21 female executives leading the industry.

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Pokeworks adds to leadership team

January 18, 2023

Pokeworks CEO Steve Heeley has hired Abe van Beek as director of culinary and Michele LaMont as director of marketing.

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Pokeworks continues global expansion via Middle East

September 26, 2022

New York-born and Hawaiian-inspired Pokeworks is expanding its reach into the Middle East and North Africa via a partnership with Talabat, a tech delivery…

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Pokeworks expanding nationally

August 3, 2022

Pokeworks has executed three multi-unit area development agreements resulting in 10 locations opening over the next three years in California, New York and…

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Pokeworks sourcing eggs from cage-free hens

July 25, 2022

Pokeworks is pledging to source 100% of its eggs and egg products from cage-free sources for all of its operations, removing battery cages from its supply…

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Pokeworks co-founders launch fast casual burger concept

July 13, 2022

Ojai Burger, a fast casual concept serving Wagyu beef, is making its debut next week in Orange, California, at 238 W Chapman Ave.

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Pokeworks adds 15th Texas location

April 5, 2022

Pokeworks has opened its 15th Texas location in McAllen. Owned and operated by local couple, Agustin and Amairany Guzman — who also own a handful of other…

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