All Island Poke articles
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NewsIsland Poke acquired for £150k
The 16-strong poke bowl concept, which suffered a downturn and mounting arrears post-pandemic, was purchased in a pre-pack administration by connected party Chris Miller’s White Rabbit Projects
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NewsIsland Poke sold in pre-pack administration
The chain’s trading performance undermined the viability of the CVA put forth to creditors, resulting in a sale, according to Begbies Traynor
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NewsIsland Poké set to file for CVA
The food to go chain has called on insolvency and recovery firm Begbies Traynor to to submit a CVA applicaiton to the High Court, City AM reports
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InterviewsWhite Rabbit: ‘Our pipeline in the UK proves we’re here for good’
As the specialist incubator and investment vehicle prepares to launch a range of F&B concepts in Lisbon, it continues to push forward with expansion in the UK - with a regional debut for Lina Stores on the cards, CEO Chris Miller tells MCA
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NewsIsland Poké 'very confident' about central London trade
Island Poké is aiming to open seven to 10 new locations in the capital per year, as part of c.100 potential locations identified in the UK, its head of property Hux Norman tells MCA.
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NewsHero Brands appoints franchise director
Nil Naik will work on developing and implementing Hero Brands’ growth strategy across its portfolio, particularly salad concept Choppaluna
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InterviewsWhite Rabbit Projects: ‘We’ve got grand ambitions’
The hospitality development scheme’s founder and CEO Chris Miller speaks to MCA about taking on new concepts, expanding existing ones, and building the in-house platform
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NewsWhite Rabbit secures backing from McWin
The specialist hospitality incubator behind Island Poke and Kricket has raised an undisclosed, multimillion pound investment from the backer of Gail’s Bakery
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InterviewsIsland Poké: ‘We’re taking the plunge outside London’
Newly appointed MD Nicolas Barnoin speaks to MCA about expanding the brand further outside the capital as well as outside the UK
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NewsIsland Poké appoints MD
Nicolas Barnoin will join the Hero Brands-backed business at the end of October from Famously Proper. He previously spent 20 years with Itsu
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings and announcements, with new sites from Benugo, Chopstix, Gusto Italian, Island Poké, and more
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NewsIsland Poke appoints Sophie Street as head of property
Island Poké has appointed Sophie Street, formerly of the Ivy Collection and Bill’s, as its new head of property as it plans further expansion.
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NewsIsland Poké lines up four more London sites
Island Poké has secured four new locations in London for openings this year and in early 2022.
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NewsIsland Poké to treble UK estate with new franchise partners
Island Poké has signed up its first two UK franchise partners, with a planned development pipeline of 23 new sites over the next five years – three times its current UK footprint.
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EventsRetailer’s Retailer Awards 2021 winners
The best of the best in the hospitality industry were recognised at MCA’s 2021 Retailer’s Retailer Awards, which were broadcast live on 11 March.
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NewsIsland Poke: ‘There is a massive opportunity to go beyond London’
Island Poke is to focus its future UK expansion outside the capital as the regions become a more prominent sales channel post-pandemic, James Gould-Porter, founder of Island Poke told MCA.
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NewsIsland Poke secures investment from Hero Brands
Island Poke has secured a cash injection from hospitality investor Hero Brands in order to help accelerate its expansion plans, the Press Association has reported.
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NewsIsland Poké kicks off 2021 expansion
Hawaiin-inspired to go concept Island Poké is launching its fourth dark kitchen next week after seeing success in the delivery-only space last year.
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NewsIsland Poke: ‘We want to become the global poke brand’
Island Poke wants to become the definitive poke brand in the world with its new international expansion plan, backer Chris Miller has told MCA.