Best location for a Poke House in London
6 neighbourhoods ranked for restaurant sites on footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit.
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Best zones to open a Poke House in London
Compare neighbourhood fit for this business format. Published brand costs remain separate from local estimates.
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Last reviewed: 2026-09-01
Restaurant · London — key figures
- Average investment
- €120,000 - €400,000
- Commercial rent
- £35-150/sqm
- Local competition index
- 67/100
- Break-even
- 20-42 months
Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence · 6 mapped neighbourhoods · 2026-09-01. Figures are modelled planning estimates, not audited financials.
Published Poke House costs
Initial investment
$307,300–$686,300
Franchise / licence fee
$45,000 included in range
Verified break-even
Not publicly disclosed
Official disclosure · United States · verified 2026-09-22. Values below are a separate local model.
Source: Poke House 2024 FDD, reproduced by FDD Exchange →Evidence and limitations
Confidence: 87%- Observed data
- 6 mapped neighbourhoods, local competition, rent and location evidence.
- Published data
- Poke House 2024 FDD, reproduced by FDD Exchange: Official disclosure cost information for United States.
- Modelled data
- Brand Location Score, local ROI scenario and payback estimate. These are not brand disclosures or guarantees.
Not available: Poke House has not publicly disclosed verified break-even timing.
Brand-specific score: 78% category/location evidence plus operating-format signals for footfall, catchment, transit, delivery and parking. Confidence reflects input completeness.
Opening investment
€120,000 - €400,000
WhereToOpen.ai estimate
Annual ROI
21-38%
WhereToOpen.ai estimate
Payback
16-38 months
WhereToOpen.ai estimate
Rent risk
Moderate
WhereToOpen.ai estimate
Top areas for a Poke House in London
- 1
Canary Wharf
Footfall fit, office catchment, high footfall, strong fit for this business type, rising area
Rent: £60-95
9888% confidence
- 2
Shoreditch
Footfall fit, high footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type
Rent: £55-85
7788% confidence
- 3
Soho
Footfall fit, high footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type
Rent: £90-150
7788% confidence
- 4
Camden
Footfall fit, high footfall, crowded market
Rent: £45-70
6488% confidence
- 5
Notting Hill
Footfall fit, high footfall, crowded market
Rent: £70-110
6488% confidence
- 6
Brixton
Strong fit for this business type, weak fit for this business type, rising area
Rent: £35-55
5788% confidence
Brand-specific score: 78% category/location evidence plus operating-format signals for footfall, catchment, transit, delivery and parking. Confidence reflects input completeness. Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Model confidence: 87%. The local ROI and payback below are modelled estimates, not Poke House disclosures or guarantees.
Poke House in London: frequently asked answers
Where is the best location for a Poke House in London?
Canary Wharf scores 98/100 for restaurant locations in London, ahead of Shoreditch (77/100) and Soho (77/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.
Which areas of London rank highest for a fast casual?
Canary Wharf (98/100), Shoreditch (77/100), Soho (77/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.
How much does it cost to open a fast casual in London?
Poke House's sourced investment is $307,300–$686,300 for United States. A local restaurant category benchmark runs €120,000 - €400,000, with commercial rent around £35-150/sqm. These figures have different scopes and are shown separately.
How long does a fast casual in London take to break even?
Poke House does not publicly disclose a verified break-even period. The WhereToOpen.ai local scenario is 16-38 months, with modelled annual ROI of 21-38%. This is a model, not a brand claim or guarantee.
How competitive is London for this category?
The local competition index is 67/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).
Which area of London should a Poke House franchisee avoid?
Brixton scores lowest at 57/100 for this category: strong fit for this business type, weak fit for this business type, rising area.
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