Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Torbay?
Quick answer
Torbay scores 48 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 8 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 960 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 12,666 residents for every Turkish restaurant already trading here. The single biggest factor behind that number is overall market size, 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: Torbay 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 Torbay compares in South West
Torbay ranks 17 of 26 councils in South West by demand score, and 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torbay | 48 | Balanced | 8 | 960 |
| Mid Devon | 49 | Balanced | 2 | 758 |
| North Devon | 48 | Balanced | 4 | 903 |
| Torridge | 47 | Balanced | 1 | 624 |
| West Devon | 47 | Balanced | 0 | 523 |
Where the gap is
- Torbay doesn't show an obvious quality or saturation gap: its restaurants average 4.2 stars (close to the 4.3-star England & Wales average), and its 8 restaurants look broadly in line with local demand — a balanced market rather than an obvious opening.
The hygiene picture
Of the 9 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Torbay, 100% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 0% are rated 2 or below, with 0 still awaiting inspection — the local bar for hygiene is already high, so a new entrant would need to match it from day one.
Where they cluster: Most Turkish restaurants in Torbay sit in TQ3, TQ1 and TQ2 — 3 in TQ3, 3 in TQ1, 2 in TQ2.
Restaurants already here
| Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesus | TQ1 2AA | 5 |
| Torquay Charcoal Grill | TQ2 5NQ | 5 |
| Ada Turkish Cafe And Restaurant | IV30 1JZ | Pass |
| Berlin German Doner | TQ1 1BX | — |
| Chelston Grill | TQ2 6AU | — |
| Istanbul Restaurant Paignton | TQ3 3BP | — |
| Mikey's Grill | TQ3 2AH | — |
| Trawlers Fish & Chips | TQ3 3SU | — |
and 1 more See every Turkish restaurant in Torbay
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Torbay 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 Torbay?
- Torbay currently has 8 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Torbay?
- Yes — an estimated 960 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in Torbay, giving it a demand score of 48/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Torbay?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in Torbay, based on our cost model.
- How does Torbay compare to the rest of South West?
- Torbay scores 48/100 and ranks 17 of 26 in South West. The region's top-scoring council is Bristol, City of, at 89/100.
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