Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Salford?
Quick answer
Salford scores 86 out of 100 on our demand index — likely worth exploring. The council currently has 3 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 1,260 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 44,988 residents for every Turkish restaurant already trading here. The single biggest factor behind that number is residents per restaurant, which ranks higher here than in most other councils in England and Wales. That combination of supply, search interest and population is what the verdict above is based on: Salford looks likely worth exploring for someone weighing up whether to open a Turkish restaurant in the area, relative to every other council we track.
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How this score breaks down
How Salford compares in North West
Salford ranks 1 of 32 councils in North West by demand score, and 20 of 32 by number of Turkish restaurants. The table below shows its four nearest neighbours by score.
| Council | Demand score | Verdict | Turkish restaurants | Monthly searches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford | 86 | Underserved | 3 | 1,260 |
| Manchester | 85 | Underserved | 35 | 11,100 |
| Cheshire East | 78 | Underserved | 7 | 1,880 |
| Liverpool | 76 | Underserved | 35 | 5,600 |
| Tameside | 75 | Underserved | 6 | 1,804 |
Where the gap is
- Salford doesn't show an obvious quality or saturation gap: its restaurants average 4.7 stars (close to the 4.3-star England & Wales average), and its 3 restaurants look broadly in line with local demand — a balanced market rather than an obvious opening.
The hygiene picture
Of the 3 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Salford, 50% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 50% are rated 2 or below, with 0 still awaiting inspection — a new entrant that runs a clean, well-documented kitchen would stand out quickly.
Where they cluster: Most Turkish restaurants in Salford sit in M30, M27 and M3 — 1 in M30, 1 in M27, 1 in M3.
Restaurants already here
| Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|
| Blossom by La Turka | M30 9GA | 5 |
| Ottoman Grill and Bar | M3 5FZ | 2 |
| QQ BBQ | M27 6AZ | — |
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Salford with a mid-range fit-out, using our small-town cost assumptions, comes to roughly £174,402 – £348,546 up front. The two largest lines are fit-out & build (£90,000 – £150,000) and kitchen equipment (£20,847 – £76,060).
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Frequently asked questions
- How many Turkish restaurants are in Salford?
- Salford currently has 3 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Salford?
- Yes — an estimated 1,260 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in Salford, giving it a demand score of 86/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Salford?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in Salford, based on our cost model.
- How does Salford compare to the rest of North West?
- Salford scores 86/100 and ranks 1 of 32 in North West. The region's top-scoring council is Salford, at 86/100.
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