Wok Box looking to add franchises in at least three Okanagan cities

The restaurant industry has taken a toll in the last 16 months yet the fast-casual, Canadian restaurant chain Wok Box took big strides to make its story a successful one.

During the pandemic, Wok Box attracted many new customers who were looking for delicious, freshly prepared food that travels well, increasing the demand across Canada. Now the company is looking for new franchisees in the Okanagan who are ready to ride that wave of popularity and open their own Wok Box.

Blair Stevens founded the Asian food restaurant in Edmonton in 2004, and he has lived in the Okanagan since 2007. With years of experience under his belt, Stevens sees a great opportunity to expand in the Okanagan.

Wok Box has always been about takeout and delivery so those who are big fans of its Singapore cashew, beef bulgogi, butter chicken and poutines continued to enjoy its cuisine right out of the box.

“We’re looking for people who want to open a Wok Box in West Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon,” Stevens says. “Those are the key markets that we’re focusing in on.”

Those who are interested do not need to know all the ins and outs of the restaurant business, as the Wok Box team will be with them on the journey from start to finish.

“It’s perfect for anybody wanting to be their own boss,” Steven says. “When we are selecting franchisees, we focus on people that we truly want to work with. People who have a business minded approach and have a great passion for food.

“We start at the beginning and help with the whole process: finding the real estate, helping our franchisees build their location and training their workers after they open. We’re proud to support them through their journey with Wok Box.”

Wok Box has more than 55 locations across the country, from B.C. to Newfoundland and Labrador, including Kelowna and Kamloops.

Anyone interested in pursuing a Wok Box franchise can click here to learn more information.