CHICAGO, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aloha Poke, the
nation's premier fast-casual poke restaurant concept, announced
today it is entering into an agreement with REEF's Kitchens, a
leading ghost kitchen operator, as a way to introduce the
restaurant's high-quality food and sustainable sourcing practices
into new urban markets. The markets under consideration for Aloha
Poke's first location with REEF are Dallas, Miami, or Atlanta.
As a licensed operator, REEF's team will prepare and serve Aloha
Poke's menu of fresh, protein-packed, sashimi-grade fish and mostly
raw ingredients which will be available via third-party delivery
platforms like UberEats, Grubhub and Doordash. REEF is among the
most successful ghost kitchen concepts in the nation, operating out
of many of its many 4,500 parking lot locations throughout the
country, reaching 70% of North
America's urban population. Built on the delivery and quick
serve carry-out concept, ghost kitchens are set up in mobile
vessels, outfitted to operate as full functioning kitchen and food
preparation units.
"Ghost kitchens are an interesting, turnkey solution to bring
the Aloha Poke fast casual concept to a larger population of people
in the largest urban areas of the country," said Paul Tripodes, VP, Franchise Development, Aloha
Poke. "We are excited to work with REEF and feel this is a
great way to introduce our brand to new, urban markets ahead
of traditional brick and mortar development while
strengthening the Aloha Poke brand, built on serving clean,
nutritious, healthy foods sourced through the latest sustainable
sourcing practices, into new markets."
Ghost kitchens have gained popularity for a unique build-out
model offering restaurant brands a way to bring their food
offerings to more people, test market viability, and attract
potential brick and mortar franchisees. The mobility and reach
offered by ghost kitchen ecosystems enable underutilized real
estate, like Reef Kitchen's 4500 parking lot locations, to be
tailored toward introducing diverse food offerings in
population-packed neighborhoods.
Based in Chicago, Aloha Poke
currently operates 19 locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Florida, and Washington, D.C. In addition to the brand's
health-forward menu and simplified operations, franchise restaurant
investors take an interest in Aloha Poke because of its attractive
initial capital requirements, unit economics, and appealing
sales-to-investment figures.
Aloha Poke is actively seeking to grow its exciting
health-forward, fast-casual concept with qualified entrepreneurs
and experienced restaurant franchisees who share the brand's same
passion and energy for life. Ideal Aloha Poke franchisees have
restaurant operations or business management experience and share
the desire to positively impact the country's need for quick,
healthier food options.
About Aloha Poke Co.
Proudly serving sustainably
sourced superfoods with super cool vibes, Aloha Poke Co. packs
fresh, fast, and tasty bowls filled with quality ingredients
blending bold flavors that rethink fast food. Starting as a food
stall in downtown Chicago's French
Market / Ogilvie Transport Center in 2016, Aloha Poke has grown to
19 franchise locations throughout the Midwest, Southeast, and
Mid-Atlantic.
To learn more about Aloha Poke Co. franchise opportunities,
visit https://alohapokefranchising.com and for more information
about the brand, visit the company website at
https://www.alohapokeco.com.
About REEF
REEF's mission is to connect the world to
your block. We transform underutilized urban spaces into
neighborhood hubs that connect people to locally curated goods,
services, and experiences. With an ecosystem of 4,500 locations and
a team of 15,000 people, REEF is the largest operator of mobility,
logistics hubs, and neighborhood kitchens in the United
States. Together we are leveraging the power of proximity to keep
our communities moving forward in a sustainable and thoughtful
way.
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