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August 18, 2023
These Phoenix restaurants are raising money for Hawaii wildfire relief
Phoenix New Times
As the people of Hawaii continue to battle horrendous fires that have swept through the island state, metro Phoenix restaurants are doing their part to help. At Koibito Poke, a portion of the August sales from the restaurant’s signature bowls will be donated to the same foundation’s Maui Strong Fund which is focusing on providing rapid response and recovery resources for those directly impacted by the fires.
May 24, 2023
Koibito Poké Named One of 2023’s Top New and Emerging Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine
PRNewswire.com
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Koibito Poké was recognized as one of the Top New and Emerging Franchises for 2023 in the May/June issue of Entrepreneur magazine. The ranking highlights some of the strongest companies that have begun offering franchise opportunities in the last five years (since 2018). Koibito Poke was ranked #131.
March 29, 2023
Former Cardinals pitcher opens restaurant in Ballpark Village
ksdk.com
ST. LOUIS — A new restaurant opened its doors in Ballpark Village just in time for Cardinals opening day!
Koibito Poké, which was founded by former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Todd Stottlemyre, opened on Wednesday. It’s the second location to open in the St. Louis area. The first opened in Des Peres in September 2022.
March 29, 2023
Koibito Poké, founded by former Cardinal Todd Stottlemyre, opens in Ballpark Village
St. Louis Biz Journals
There’s a new dining option in Ballpark Village.
Koibito Poké on Wednesday opened its second St. Louis location in the shopping and entertainment district — just in time for opening day, officials said.
“Our goal was to welcome guests on opening day, and we’re excited we made it happen,” said former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Todd Stottlemyre, who played on the team from 1996 to 1998. He co-founded the Scottsdale, Arizona-based poké restaurant chain and additionally serves as its CEO.
March 27, 2023
Ballpark Village gearing up for the Cardinals season
KMOV4
Ballpark Village in downtown St. Louis is gearing up for the Cardinals season.
“We’re excited for Opening Day this year,” said Chief Operating Officer Mike LaMartina. “Certainly a lot of fanfare to celebrate, but we’re also celebrating nearly 20,000 feet of new restaurants opening over the next month.”
Those restaurant openings include Katie’s Pizza and Pasta Osteria, Condado Tacos and former pitcher Todd Stottlemyre’s Koibito Poké.
March 27, 2023
Ballpark Village prepares for Cardinals Opening Day with new additions
Fox2News
Ballpark Village is gearing up for St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day on March 30. There are plenty of things to do, see, and eat at Ballpark Village this season.
“Every year for opening day, we come up with a new menu, and we’ve done that this year,” said Nate Green, director of hospitality for the St. Louis Cardinals.
There are also three new restaurants, such as Koibito Poke, which opens this week.
February 2, 2023
Koibito Poké to Open Seven New Locations by Summer 2023
PRNewswire.com
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Koibito Poké, the leading healthy fast casual concept known for its build-your-own Hawaiian poké bowls, has announced the plans for the addition of seven new locations across its existing four markets by the summer of 2023.
November 7, 2022
First Look: Koibito Pokē Brings Healthful Pokē Bowls to Des Peres
riverfronttimes.com
Thanks to a beloved local sports figure, St. Louis has a new destination for fresh seafood: Koibito Pokē, a fast-casual poke bowl destination from former St. Louis Cardinals’ pitcher Todd Stottlemyre that opened on September 24th in Des Peres.
This is the first Koibito Pokē in the St. Louis area, though a second location is slated to open next Spring in Ballpark Village.
October 21, 2022
Former Cardinals player’s pokē restaurant coming to Ballpark Village
ksdk.com
Build-out of the 1,500-square-foot, Hawaiian- and Japanese-inspired restaurant’s Ballpark Village location will begin this fall, officials said. It will be located adjacent to Bally Sports Live at 601 Clark Ave. and feature an outdoor patio.
The local franchisee of Koibito – which means “love” in Japanese – opened its first St. Louis location in Des Peres last month. The franchisee’s third location St. Louis-area is now slated to open in Warson Woods next year, officials said.
October 20, 2022
Former Cardinals player’s pokē restaurant coming to Ballpark Village
bizjournals.com
Ballpark Village on Thursday announced that Koibito Poké will open its second St. Louis location in the shopping and entertainment district in early 2023.
The Scottsdale, Arizona-based poké restaurant chain was co-founded by former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Todd Stottlemyre, who played for the team from 1996 to 1998. He’s the chain’s CEO.
October 20, 2022
Koibito Pokē will open a new location at Ballpark Village next spring
stlmag.com
Just in time for the first pitch of the 2023 baseball season, a restaurant with a Cardinal pedigree will debut at Ballpark Village in downtown St. Louis.
Koibito Pokē, a pokē-themed restaurant co-owned by former Redbird pitcher Todd Stottlemyre, will open its second metro area location in Ballpark Village in spring 2023. The 1,500-square-foot restaurant will be located adjacent to Bally Sports Live!, on the north side of Ballpark Village.
September 1, 2022
Local poke franchise partners with Arizona Cancer Foundation for fundraising initiative
yourvalley.net
“Having a younger brother pass of leukemia at age 11 makes this a very important cause to me,” Todd Stottlemyre, co-founder/CEO of Koibito Poké and former MLB pitcher, stated in the release. “My hope is that everyone will lock arms with us on fighting cancer and giving all kids a brighter future.”
Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children was founded by Chrisie Funari, president of the organization, who lost her young daughter, Ava, to cancer.
August 31, 2022
Koibito Pokē and Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children Partner for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month
healthandliving.com
Local franchise Koibito Pokē, a leading healthy fast-casual concept, announced today they are teaming up with the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children this September to raise money for children and families affected by pediatric cancer.
Throughout the month of September, which is recognized as Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, all four Valley Koibito Pokē locations will donate $2 from every Signature Bowl sold to the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children.
June 22, 2022
Fresh And Light Summer Meals At Koibito Pokē
Aztv.com
Founded in 2018, Koibito Pokē is the leading Arizona pokē restaurant influenced by traditional Hawaiian and Japanese flavors and ingredients. Koibito Pokē (Koibito meaning “love” in Japanese) to show their bodies some love — by providing them with fresh, clean whole foods that are good for them and taste good too. Koibito Pokē is co-founded by former MLB Pitcher and three-time World Champion Todd Stottlemyre who has led the brand’s expansion throughout Arizona. The restaurant is expanding its concept with franchises across the country.
June 22, 2022
3 Poke Bowls to Celebrate National Seafood Month
Thelisttv.com
The traditional Hawaiian bowl has gained tremendous popularity. So, to celebrate National Seafood month we met with Vice President of Koibito Poke, Madison Stottlemyre, who shares three mouthwatering poke bowls with us.
January 6, 2022
Koibito Poke reaches 300-store sales pact with True Capital Partners
VerdictFoodService.com
Fast-casual food concept Koibito Poke has entered into a franchise sales pact with True Capital Partners for at least 300 locations across eight US states.
This will be executed over the next five years, with the first 120 stores expected to be opened in the next 24 to 30 months.
True Capital Partners is said to have tapped Koibito Poke due to its large customer audience.
January 5, 2022
Koibito Poke signs 300-unit deal
FastCasual.com
Koibito Poke, a six-unit concept based in Arizona, has signed a franchise sales agreement with True Capital Partners LLC, which has committed to selling a minimum of 300 locations in eight states over the next five years. The first 120 stores will be in place in the next 24-30 months, according to a company press release.
January 5, 2022
Koibito Pokē Signs 300 Store Sales Agreement
prnewswire.com
Arizona-founded pokē concept lands partnership for fast growth. Todd Stottlemyre, former MLB pitcher and three-time World Series Champion, two-time bestselling author and Co-Founder and CEO of Koibito Pokē says, “Winning in any endeavor is difficult. Who you pick as your teammates will always determine your level of success. In this case, I truly believe this exciting new initiative will be an integral step in building our all-star team. After spending a year looking for the right development partner, we are very pleased to engage with a group with such a proven track record for success.”
January 5, 2022
Koibito Pokē Signs 300 Store Sales Agreement
Restaurantnews.com
Scottsdale, AZ (RestaurantNews.com) Koibito Pokē, the newest innovative fast casual food concept to hit the restaurant landscape, announces today that it has signed a franchise sales agreement with True Capital Partners LLC, which has committed to sell a minimum of 300 locations in eight states over the next five years. The healthy poke concept anticipates the first 120 stores will be in place in the next 24-30 months according to True Capital Partners’ development schedule.
November 29, 2021
Restaurant of the Week: Koibito Pokē
FabulousArizona.com
Founded in 2018 by former Diamondbacks pitcher, Todd Stottlemyre, Koibito Pokē offers a DIY-style dining experience where guests can create their own Hawaiian-style pokē bowls with freshly prepared ingredients and authentic coastal flavors.
A fast-casual concept, Koibito Pokē focuses on serving healthy food that is not only fresh and delicious but aids your body’s immune system and overall health. The spot encourages its guests to love and take care of their bodies by fueling them with clean eats and healthy nutrients. This ideology is what inspired the poke bar’s name, Koibito, meaning “love,” or the feeling of love between two new lovers.
