Best location for a Poke House in Bologna

    6 neighbourhoods ranked for restaurant sites on footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit.

    Restaurant in Bologna — key figures

    Average investment
    €120,000 - €400,000
    Commercial rent
    €2,000-4,800/month
    Local competition index
    54/100
    Break-even
    20-42 months

    Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence · 6 mapped neighbourhoods · last reviewed 2026-09-01. Figures are modelled estimates, not audited financials.

    Top areas for a Poke House in Bologna

    1. 1

      Bolognina

      Low competition

      Rent: €1,500-3,000

      70
    2. 2

      University

      High footfall

      Rent: €2,000-4,000

      70
    3. 3

      Fiera

      Balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition

      Rent: €2,200-4,200

      62
    4. 4

      Saragozza

      Balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition

      Rent: €1,800-3,500

      62
    5. 5

      Historic Center

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: €2,500-5,000

      58
    6. 6

      Quadrilatero

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: €2,800-5,500

      58

    Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence. Franchise fees and contract terms are set by Poke House; the figures above are category estimates for Bologna, not brand-disclosed numbers.

    Poke House in Bologna: frequently asked answers

    Where is the best location for a Poke House in Bologna?

    Bolognina scores 70/100 for restaurant locations in Bologna, ahead of University (70/100) and Fiera (62/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.

    Which areas of Bologna rank highest for a fast casual?

    Bolognina (70/100), University (70/100), Fiera (62/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.

    How much does it cost to open a fast casual in Bologna?

    Total investment for a restaurant runs €120,000 - €400,000, with commercial rent around €2,000-4,800/month. Poke House franchise fees and contract terms are set by the brand and are not included in this estimate.

    How long does a fast casual in Bologna take to break even?

    Typically 20-42 months for this category, with an expected annual ROI of 18-35%.

    How competitive is Bologna for this category?

    The local competition index is 54/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).

    Which area of Bologna should a Poke House franchisee avoid?

    Quadrilatero scores lowest at 58/100 for this category: high footfall, crowded market.

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