Poke bowls are one of the hottest food trends in the U.S. today. Poke restaurant franchises have enjoyed consistent growth, and the future is promising. People cannot get enough, and the demand is only growing.
Check out Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup and Fish Tank Poke Co., and discover what becoming owner of one of our poke franchises could do for you, as you meet market demand!
What Is A Poke Bowl?
Poke bowls are in the same cuisine family as sushi. Their popularity comes from a combination of a demand for healthier fast-casual foods, customization, and the convenience of eating out of bowls. But what exactly is a poke bowl, and where did poke come from?
Poke, or Ni‘ihau, is a beloved Hawaiian dish that has been enjoyed since at least the 1800s, and likely for much longer than that. Poke means “chunk” or “slice” in Hawaiian. Typically, they are made with diced raw fish, usually tuna, and seaweed, limu, and roasted kukui nuts that are marinated in a blend of sesame oil, soy sauce, green onions and other spices.
Poke bowls are one of the mainland’s hottest exports out of Hawaii. Known as a Hawaiian street food, poke bowls have become a hit across the country. Poke is very popular, and as a result poke restaurant franchises are establishing themselves as players in the industry. In fact, poke bowls are so popular that they have their own celebration day on September 28th!
Until the 1970s, it was very difficult to find a poke bowl outside Hawaii. Really, until the mid-2010s, a poke bowl franchise was limited to certain areas in the U.S. But that is definitely not the case today.
You’ll find Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup and Fish Tank Co. serving poke to happy customers in locations as diverse as Georgia and Texas, and we’re ready to expand into your local area.
Why Do People Love Poke?
Part of what makes a poke bowl so attractive is that it can be customized for every guest according to their tastes and dietary preferences.
At a Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup and Fish Tank Poke Co. poke restaurant franchise, the diced fish can be salmon, spicy salmon, ahi tuna, albacore tuna, shellfish, red snapper, octopus as well as vegan options like tofu and beans. For people who prefer protein of the land-based variety, we offer cooked beef options.
Customers can add other fixings like lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, rice, ginger, scallions, avocado, jalapeños, onions, cilantro, corn, edamame, fried garlic, fish eggs, wasabi, seaweed salad, furikake, and more. They can also customize the sauces like spicy sesame oil and toppings like sesame seeds.
In addition to being tasty, our poke bowls can also meet a customer’s dietary needs. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein, which can be an attractive aspect for health-conscious customers. Poke is a gluten-free dish that, with lettuce substituted for the rice, can also be carb-free. Usually, white rice comprises the base of the dish, but customers can choose brown rice, lettuce, zucchini noodles, and other options.
In our poke franchise, customers can even add fruit, freshly chopped herbs, chopped macadamia nuts, and all kinds of soy-based, aioli, ponzu, teriyaki, or sesame oil-based sauces. It makes each poke bowl at Dua Vietnamese and Fish Tank Poke Co. a custom-designed dish, and helps establish us as a brand worth watching.
Our typical poke bowls can cost about half as much as a sushi meal. At this price point, they are a relatively affordable option for lunch or dinner.
Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup and Fish Tank Poke Co. knows poke, and we’re excited to share our love of serving it to our customers with potential franchise owners.
Poke Franchises Are Hot
Poke restaurant franchises are a growing trend in the fast-casual space, but it took a while for poke bowls to become a foodie trend across the continental U.S. The poke bowl first got a stronghold in the Los Angeles food scene.
In the winter of 2015, poke bowls were all the rage in L.A. Customers could not get enough poke! Over 50 poke restaurants opened in LA in 2016 alone. Famous actors were even ordering poke for take out and eating at poke restaurants. By the summer of 2016, the number of poke restaurants had doubled on Foursquare, increasing from 342 to 700.
Today, a consumer can find poke restaurant franchises across the U.S.. The poke bowl concept is not going out of style any time soon.
In fact, demand for poke restaurant franchises is increasing significantly. GrubHub has had a 365% increase in registered poke restaurants. From 2015-2017, over 300 poke restaurants opened across the U.S.
Poke restaurant franchises have also expanded globally. You can find poke in more and more locations worldwide. During the 2020-2024 period, poke restaurants are forecasted to grow $1.2 billion globally, an increase of 14%.
Poke bowls had a 17% growth rate over the last year and 187% growth over the last four years across the U.S. Owning a Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup and Fish Bowl Poke Co. poke bowl franchise can be a very smart business decision. And because poke is so delicious and can contribute to consumers’ active lifestyles, the obsession with poke bowls is likely not slowing down any time soon.
A Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup and Fish Tank Poke Co. Franchise Can Be a Cost-Effective Investment
A Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup and Fish Tank Poke Co. poke restaurant franchise can require less overhead when compared to many other fast-casual restaurants. Our poke restaurant franchise doesn’t require all the expensive ovens, fryers, and grills that other fast-food restaurants would need to cook their cuisine.
Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup and Fish Tank Poke Co. franchise owners only require a decent prep area, refrigerators, freezers, knives, a rice maker, and cutting boards. And because this set-up is assembly-line friendly, we’ve designed our staffing and training to get you and your team up to speed and working on building your customer base as soon as possible.
Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup and Fish Tank Poke Co. franchise offers potential franchise owners a cost-effective option to help them start their own poke franchise. If you’re interested in opening up your own poke restaurant franchise, check out Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup and Fish Tank Poke Co. today. Contact us to learn more about our poke restaurant franchise.
