Pokeworks is speeding up its adoption of new technology amid the new realities created by the coronavirus. The Irvine, Calif.-based poke concept is considering shifting its operations from an assembly line format to one in which customers choose their ingredients from a photographic menu board, said Mike Wu, founder and CEO. The 52-unit chain is also looking at adding touchless self-ordering kiosks. Pokeworks sales grew by 77% last year, thanks to robust unit growth.
| Location | Irvine, Calif. |
|---|---|
| 2019 Systemwide Sales ($000,000) | $49* |
| YOY Sales Change | 77.1% |
| 2019 U.S. Units | 50 |
| YOY Unit Change | 56.3% |
| 2019 Average Unit Volume ($000) | $1,210* |
| Future 50 Year | 2020 |
| Franchising | Yes |
*Technomic estimate
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