White Rabbit Projects

Today’s news in brief

Canadian restaurant chain Tim Hortons is expanding in the UK using a franchise model to grow its portfolio of 75 restaurants. After five years of testing and learning, the brand plans to open both drive-thrus and high street locations in new towns and cities across the country. Tim Hortons entered…

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White Rabbit Projects appoints new CFO

Specialist hospitality incubator, White Rabbit Projects (WRP), has appointed Paul Deeming, formerly of André Balazs Properties, Hakkasan and Ignite Group, as its new group CFO. Joining the business following WRP’s multi-million pound investment from McWin, Deeming comes with 20 years of experience leading and growing hospitality, leisure and marketing businesses.…

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Island Poké appoints new head of property

Island Poké has announced the appointment of Hux Norman as the company’s new head of property ahead of its plans to embark on a period of “huge” growth. Norman reportedly joins from the UK café, bar, and restaurant operator, Loungers, where he was property manager.  It is reported that he…

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Island Poké opens first venue outside of London

The UK’s “leading poké operator” has launched a new site in Bicester Village, its first location outside of London.  Island Poké brings “fresh pacific flavours” to the luxury shopping destination in Oxfordshire. The brand has opened a kiosk unit along the main thoroughfare with enough seating for up to 40…

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