GROW WITH POKERRITO
A FRESH CONCEPT.A SMARTER WAY
TO OPERATE.
Centralized production.
Streamlined operations.
Full franchise support.
Born in Vancouver
And growing
Growing beyond our home market
THE BRAND. THE SYSTEM.
WHY
POKERRITO?
CENTRAL KITCHEN SYSTEM
Signature sauces and designated preparation are centralized, giving restaurants a consistent foundation to build from.
STREAMLINED OPERATIONS
A focused menu and assembly-based format create a repeatable workflow, from preparation through service.
A BRAND BUILT FOR TODAY
Fresh bowls, warm bowls and sushi burritos give guests choice within a focused, customizable menu.
SUPPORT FROM DAY ONE
From hands-on experience inside an operating Pokerrito to site selection, training, opening and ongoing support, we help partners understand the business before building their own.
CONSISTENCY STARTS HERE
THE CENTRAL
KITCHEN ADVANTAGE
Less complexity in-store.
More consistency across every location.
CENTRAL KITCHEN
Signature sauces +
designated preparation
STANDARDIZED
DISTRIBUTION
POKERRITO
RESTAURANTS
Consistency
Core recipes and signature flavours are produced to Pokerrito standards.
Less In-Store Prep
Centralized preparation reduces unnecessary restaurant-level complexity.
Simpler Training
A more standardized system helps create repeatable training processes.
Built to Scale
Centralized production helps maintain consistency as the network expands.
INSIDE THE RESTAURANT
DESIGNED FOR
STREAMLINED
OPERATIONS
A focused menu. An assembly-based format. Standardized preparation that gives the team a repeatable rhythm.
PREP
Prepare ingredients to brand standards.
BUILD
Assemble each guest’s bowl or Pokerrito.
SERVE
Finish, check and hand off the order.
REPEAT
Follow the same standards through each service.
BUILT FOR
FLEXIBLE SPACES
HOODLESS FORMAT
No traditional commercial cooking hood required.
Pokerrito’s streamlined kitchen format can provide greater flexibility across potential locations including inline retail, food courts, office environments and urban retail.
More location flexibility. Less back-of-house complexity.
Inline Retail · Food Court · Office · Urban Retail
Typical Inline Retail
500–1,500 sq. ft.
Typical Food Court
300–500 sq. ft.
Space requirements vary by layout, format and site conditions.
A STRUCTURED SUPPORT SYSTEM
FROM SITE TO OPENING
— AND BEYOND
Opening timelines are assessed by location. Site availability, lease negotiations, permitting and construction requirements determine the schedule.
SITE
Market review ·
Site selection ·
Lease guidance
BUILD
Design · Equipment ·
Construction guidance
EXPERIENCE + TRAIN
Experience Pokerrito before you operate one.
Prospective franchise partners spend hands-on time inside an operating Pokerrito location to experience the day-to-day business firsthand before moving forward.
Owner training ·
Team training ·
Operating systems
OPEN
Pre-opening preparation ·
Opening support ·
Local marketing
GROW
Operations · Marketing ·
Menu development ·
Supply chain
BUILT FOR
TODAY’S GUEST.DESIGNED FOR
TOMORROW’S
GROWTH.
Bold flavours. Fresh ingredients.
A food experience made their way.
LET’S TALK NUMBERS
A CLEARER
START.
Understand the franchise fee and ongoing commitments before taking the next step.
ESTIMATED TURNKEY INVESTMENT
Approximately
$350,000–$550,000 CAD
Actual investment can vary significantly depending on location, store size, existing site conditions, construction requirements and market.
WHAT AFFECTS THE TOTAL INVESTMENTStore size · Existing site conditions · Leasehold improvements · Equipment · Market
- Franchise fee
- $30,000Initial franchise fee
- Royalty
- 6%of gross sales
- Corporate advertising
- 2%of gross sales
- Local advertising
- 1%of gross sales
Final investment varies by location, size and market. These fees do not represent the total investment required to open a restaurant.
BEFORE
WE TALK
How much does it cost to open a Pokerrito?
Estimated turnkey investment is approximately $350,000–$550,000 CAD. Actual investment can vary significantly depending on location, format, existing site conditions and construction requirements.
What size and type of location works for Pokerrito?
Typical inline retail locations range from 500–1,500 sq. ft., while food court locations typically range from 300–500 sq. ft. Our hoodless format offers flexibility across food courts, office environments and urban retail, subject to site suitability.
How long does it typically take to open?
Timing varies by location. Site availability, lease negotiations, permitting and construction all affect the schedule. The expected timeline is assessed as the proposed location is evaluated.
Do I need restaurant experience?
Restaurant experience is valued, but applicants without it are welcome to apply. Hands-on work experience at an existing Pokerrito location gives you a realistic understanding of day-to-day operations and helps both you and our team determine whether the partnership is the right fit before moving forward.
YOUR MARKET. OUR NEXT CHAPTER.
BRING POKERRITO
TO YOUR MARKET.
We’re looking for operators who want to build something for the long term.
START A CONVERSATION →
FRANCHISE WITH US
Bring the Flavour Journey to Your City
Pokerrito started in Vancouver with one bold idea: take the fresh spirit of Hawaiian poke and reinvent it. The result was the poke burrito. Part bowl, part wrap, and unlike anything else. Today that idea has grown into a brand people come back for, and we are looking for partners to bring it to new cities.
Every Pokerrito is built on the freshest sushi grade proteins, crisp seasonal toppings, and boldly layered sauces from across Asia, from Korean gochujang to Japanese wasabi. Guests build it their way, from a classic tuna bowl to a fusion poke burrito of their own. Fast, fresh, and craveable, never a compromise.
We are looking for entrepreneurs and experienced operators who want a brand with a real story and a proven model. From site selection and hands on training to marketing support and clear operating systems, we back you at every step. You bring the drive, we bring the playbook.
What started as a single shop in Vancouver has grown across Canada to downtown Toronto, and now across its first international border into Mexico City. We are just getting started. With every new location, our promise stays the same: bold creativity, premium ingredients, and real care in every single bowl.
Ready to bring poke, reimagined, to your community? Let's build the next Pokerrito together.
Looking to build more than one?
For experienced restaurant operators, franchise groups and qualified market developers, Pokerrito offers multi-unit and market development opportunities.
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Get in touch to discover current and upcoming franchise opportunities.
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