- Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar partners with Square to expand its tech-driven franchise model.
- The collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience across 23 locations.
- Square's integrated platform supports multi-location management, loyalty programs, and real-time analytics.
Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar, a rapidly growing poke and boba franchise, has entered into a strategic partnership with Square to support its franchise operations and continue its expansion across the United States. The collaboration is aimed at streamlining day-to-day activities and enhancing customer experience, with Square's comprehensive platform enabling Uncle Sharkii to manage sales, inventory, customer engagement, and more from a single system.
With 23 existing locations, Uncle Sharkii leverages Square's suite of restaurant tools to create a seamless digital-first franchise model. The platform provides franchisees with tools for managing both in-store and online channels, boosting operational connectivity and conversion capabilities. Uncle Sharkii is also utilizing Square Loyalty to foster personalized customer rewards, thus encouraging repeat business.
Raymond Reyes, COO of Uncle Sharkii, emphasized the importance of Square's technology in simplifying operations and supporting the company’s mission to offer affordable, healthy food. "As our franchise network expands into new markets, investing in scalable, user-friendly technology has been key to our development strategy," he stated.
Nick Molnar, Global Head of Sales and Marketing at Block, underscored the benefits of this partnership, remarking, "Our partnership with Uncle Sharkii exemplifies how Square’s powerful, yet intuitive tools can transform franchise operations and fuel rapid expansion."
Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar, founded in 2018 with a mission to deliver Hawaiian-inspired fast food, is actively expanding within the U.S. and internationally. The brand is known for its customizable poke bowls and boba milk teas, and the partnership with Square positions it well for continued growth.
