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How Aloha Poke diversified its menu to grow traffic and sales

CEO Chris Birkinshaw shares his strategies for scaling up.

A couple of years ago, fast casuals serving poke bowls popped up all over the country, but growth has stalled for several of these concepts. Not so at Aloha Poke. The chain continues to expand by changing up the menu and attracting franchisees. Listen as CEO Chris Birkinshaw shares his strategies for menu development and growth.

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