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New York City — Irvine, California-based Pokeworks has signed two separate franchise agreements to open four new restaurants in Long Island and Manhattan.
Restaurant operator Joe Magnotta is expected to open a Pokeworks restaurant in mid-2026 on Long Island, while business leader Sanchit Sharma plans to develop locations in central Midtown Manhattan that target areas with strong office density and foot traffic. The first restaurant in Manhattan is anticipated to open by late summer 2026, and two more are set to follow.
Pokeworks currently operates seven locations in New York City, with a total of 72 locations across 20 U.S. states, Taiwan and Canada.