Rapidly expanding in the Pacific Northwest and Canada, the brand drives continued success
with exceptional service, delicious food, and loyalty to its people
and the planet
SEATTLE, May 27, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Just Poké, the award-winning, delicious,
healthy, and sustainable Seattle-based fast-casual chain taking over
the Pacific Northwest with restaurants throughout western
Washington and British Columbia, announced today it made QSR
magazine's The 40/40 List for 2024: America's Hottest Startup Fast
Casuals.
"We're honored to earn a spot on the
prestigious 40/40 List and be named in a top position on the Top
100 Movers & Shakers list of brands and top executives," said
Norman Wu. "We're redefining
fast-casual dining, one bowl at a time."
Additionally, Just Poké was named to Fast Casual's 2024 Top 100
Movers & Shakers list, ranking #11 on the top 75 brands list,
demonstrating innovation, nimbleness, and creativity. Its
co-founder Norman Wu was also
honored as a Top 25 Executive on Fast Casual's 2024 Top 100 Movers
& Shakers list.
"We're honored to earn a spot on the prestigious 40/40 List and
be named in a top position on the Top 100 Movers & Shakers list
of brands alongside being named one of 25 top executives," said
co-founder Norman Wu. "Just Poké's
commitment to offering the best poké paired with our focus on
environmentally responsible sourcing and operations is our recipe
for success. We're redefining fast-casual dining, one bowl at a
time, and in alignment with what our customers want and expect from
brands they love."
QSR Magazine's 40/40 List recognizes emerging concepts, focusing
on 40 of the most exciting fast-casual brands with fewer than 40
locations and huge growth potential. These restaurants are located
throughout the U.S., serving high-quality food in a casual setting
and pushing the envelope on what's possible in a counter-service
format.
Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers & Shakers recognizes the top 75
brands and 25 executives leading the fast-casual restaurant
industry. It acknowledges growth and sales accomplishments,
honoring menu trendsetters and brands incorporating technology to
enhance the customer experience. The final rankings of this year's
top brands will be revealed at its awards gala on Sunday, May 19 (coinciding with the NRA Show) at
LondonHouse Chicago.
Co-founded by Danny Brawer and
Norman Wu in 2016 and backed by
Conscious Hospitality Group, Just
Poke's motto is "Eat Clean. Act Right. Live Well." The brand
has become a trailblazer for its focus on sustainability, employee
satisfaction, and strategic growth through franchising. Customers
can select from signature bowls or customize their own, choosing
line-caught-by-hand tuna and Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)
certified salmon served in biodegradable packaging. Just Poke is certified as an Ocean-Friendly
Restaurant by the Surfrider Foundation.
Just Poké is loved for:
- Endless combinations, including tasty options for Vegetarians
and Vegans!
- Sustainability: The brand uses biodegradable or compostable
packaging and silverware and sources line-caught-by-hand tuna and
Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certified salmon—#1 USA Sashimi Grade. Just Poké is a Surfrider
Foundation-certified, ocean-friendly restaurant.
- A focus on DEI: Just Poké was named in Entrepreneur Magazine's
"Top 50 Franchise Companies list," championing diversity.
- Easy to find! Find Just Poké in 35+ locations and a food truck,
with 10+ more retail locations on the way.
- A proven fan favorite: crowned MVP for food options at T Mobile
Park, Just Poké is also available at Climate Pledge Arena.
- It's healthy: Just Poké is a delicious and easy way to get
leaner protein, healthy omegas and more veggies into your
diet.
Just Poké is not just a restaurant to watch – it's a lifestyle,
a way of enjoying good food that fuels you and what you care about.
High-res images and other assets are HERE. Visit
https://justpoke.com or http://www.conscioushospitalitygroup.com
for more information.
About Just Poké
Just Poké is a fast-casual chain founded by Seattle natives Daniel
Brawer and Norman Wu in 2016
to serve delicious, fresh poké thoughtfully. Just Poké's
individually customizable rice or salad-based poke bowls are made
on demand, enabling customers to mix their own creations from a
selection of nine proteins and over 25 fresh toppings, combined
with nine in-house developed signature sauces. Just Poké believes
in environmentally responsible operations by sourcing
line-caught-by-hand tuna and Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)
certified salmon, with all packaging and silverware biodegradable
or compostable. For more information, visit justpoke.com.
About Conscious Hospitality Group
Based in Seattle, Conscious
Hospitality Group is a growth equity investor that provides
incubation, capital, and connections to grow purpose-driven
concepts. CHG evaluates investments based on environmental, social
and governance factors as it believes companies that practice
responsibility will outperform their competitors. CHG looks for
brands with a unique story driven by purpose and ingrains
sustainable practices into every aspect of the business.
Media Contact
Jennifer Ritchie, Revolution PR,
1 2063548044, chg@revolutionpr.com, Revolution PR
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