Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Teignbridge?
Quick answer
Teignbridge scores 69 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 2 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 1,234 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 26,962 residents for every Turkish restaurant already trading here. The single biggest factor behind that number is local search interest 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: Teignbridge looks possible, but competitive 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 Teignbridge compares in South West
Teignbridge ranks 8 of 26 councils in South West by demand score, and 18 of 26 by number of Turkish restaurants. The table below shows its four nearest neighbours by score.
| Council | Demand score | Verdict | Turkish restaurants | Monthly searches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teignbridge | 69 | Balanced | 2 | 1,234 |
| Bath and North East Somerset | 78 | Underserved | 6 | 1,620 |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 73 | Underserved | 24 | 3,230 |
| East Devon | 70 | Balanced | 2 | 1,381 |
| Wiltshire | 64 | Balanced | 35 | 5,360 |
Where the gap is
- Turkish restaurants already trading in Teignbridge average a 3.4-star rating, below the 4.3-star average across England and Wales — there looks to be room for a higher-quality newcomer here.
The hygiene picture
Of the 2 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Teignbridge, 0% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 0% are rated 2 or below, with 0 still awaiting inspection — hygiene standards locally are mixed, leaving room to differentiate on cleanliness.
Where they cluster: Most Turkish restaurants in Teignbridge sit in TQ12 — 2 in TQ12.
Restaurants already here
| Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|
| Alis Pizza And Kebab House | TQ12 2EU | — |
| Flames Grill & Pizza | TQ12 2ET | — |
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Teignbridge 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 Teignbridge?
- Teignbridge currently has 2 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Teignbridge?
- Yes — an estimated 1,234 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in Teignbridge, giving it a demand score of 69/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Teignbridge?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in Teignbridge, based on our cost model.
- How does Teignbridge compare to the rest of South West?
- Teignbridge scores 69/100 and ranks 8 of 26 in South West. The region's top-scoring council is Bristol, City of, at 89/100.
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