Fast-Growing Brand Focuses on Fresh, Customizable, and Sustainable Plant-Based Options
Pokeworks, the globally recognized fast-casual poke brand, is making plant-based eating more accessible than ever with its continued expansion in Texas. This May, Pokeworks will open its latest location in Mission, Texas, offering fresh, customizable, and nutrient-rich bowls packed with vibrant, plant-based ingredients. With an increasing demand for healthy, plant-forward dining options, Pokeworks’ vegan-friendly menu continues to resonate with those looking for wholesome, delicious, and sustainable meals.
💚 New Location Alert!
📍 Mission, TX – 301 N Shary Rd Ste. 270
📍 Coming Soon: South McAllen, TX
✨ Why Plant-Based Eaters Love Pokeworks ✨
✅ Build-Your-Own Poke Bowls with fresh veggies, tofu, and flavorful plant-based sauces
✅ 100% Vegan Protein Options, including organic tofu and plant-powered toppings
✅ Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Choices for all dietary needs
✅ Sustainable, Whole-Food Ingredients sourced with care
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Bringing Plant-Based Innovation to Texas
Pokeworks’ Mission location is owned and operated by Agustin Guzman, an Olympic swimmer turned entrepreneur who has been instrumental in the brand’s expansion across Texas. With his existing location in McAllen, Guzman is now bringing Pokeworks to Mission—and has plans for 30+ additional locations in Texas and Mexico.
“Pokeworks aligns perfectly with my values, offering high-quality, plant-forward meals in a fast-casual setting,” says Guzman. “There’s an undeniable demand for fresh, healthy, and vegan-friendly meals, and Pokeworks makes it easy to enjoy flavorful, nutrient-packed options every day.”
Beyond Mission, two new Pokeworks locations are also opening in Houston:
📍 Downtown Houston
📍 Westchase Neighborhood
These locations will be led by Chris Lav, a multi-unit franchisee dedicated to expanding Pokeworks’ plant-based menu options while maintaining the brand’s commitment to sustainability and quality.
A Growing Demand for Plant-Based Dining
According to Pokeworks Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer Peter Yang, the brand is committed to expanding its plant-based offerings while making sustainable, vegan-friendly dining more accessible.
“Texas has embraced our fresh, fully customizable approach to plant-based eating, and we’re excited to continue expanding in key markets like Dallas, Austin, and Houston,” says Yang. “Our franchise partners, like Agustin and Chris, are passionate about making plant-based nutrition more convenient, delicious, and accessible to communities everywhere.”
With over 72 locations across 20 states, Taiwan, and Canada, Pokeworks is on a mission to bring plant-based, sustainable poke bowls to more people than ever.
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About Pokeworks
Founded in 2015, Pokeworks has revolutionized healthy, fast-casual dining by offering fully customizable, plant-based poke bowls, poke burritos, and salads. Their Poke Your Way™ approach lets guests tailor their meals to vegan, gluten-free, and plant-based diets, featuring over 50,000 possible ingredient combinations.
✔ 100% Vegan Protein Options (Organic Tofu, Plant-Based Sauces & Toppings)
✔ Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Choices
✔ Sustainable, Responsibly Sourced Ingredients
✔ Fast, Fresh & Flavor-Packed Meals
Pokeworks has been recognized as a “Top Poke Franchise” and has made Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list for five consecutive years.
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