Franchising

Uncle Sharkii hooks Walmart deal

Photo: Uncle Sharkii

January 4, 2024

California Walmarts will be home to Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar locations thanks to an agreement calling for the rollout of 10 locations throughout the state over the next five months.

"My dream has been to bring the essence of the Sharkii Ohana to millions of families who shop at Walmart," Fen Reyes, founder and CEO of Uncle Sharkii, said in a company press release. "This is a monumental step in a major push to achieve Uncle Sharkii's mission to bring 'Affordable Poke Bowls to the Masses.'"

With its healthy and affordable pairings of its Signature Hawaiian Poke Bowls, Boba Milk Teas & Dole Soft Serve, the menu aligns with the needs of busy Walmart shoppers, making it an ideal fit for the retail giant, said Raymond Reyes, co-founder and COO of Uncle Sharkii.

"We hope to reach America at its core and to bring the 'Spirit of Aloha' to everybody across this great country," he said in the release. "Growing up in Hawaii, Walmart has always become a gathering point for locals, tourists, and families alike. There is a sense of community and a creation of nostalgia for everyone that visits its stores. I never in my wildest dreams ever thought that partnering up with Walmart would be ever possible in my lifetime and look forward to a fruitful partnership together."

The chain, which was founded in 2018, and has locations in Hawai'i, California, Utah and Texas, will introduce a modern look at its Walmart locations, complemented by exclusive menu items designed specifically for Walmart customers.