Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Stoke-on-Trent?
Stoke-on-Trent scores 52 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 16 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 1,550 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 13,598 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: Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent compares in West Midlands
Stoke-on-Trent ranks 9 of 30 councils in West Midlands by demand score, and 3 of 30 by number of Turkish restaurants. The table below shows its four nearest neighbours by score.
| Council | Demand score | Verdict | Turkish restaurants | Monthly searches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent | 52 | Balanced | 16 | 1,550 |
| East Staffordshire | 55 | Balanced | 3 | 790 |
| Telford and Wrekin | 52 | Balanced | 4 | 720 |
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 51 | Balanced | 1 | 610 |
| Cannock Chase | 47 | Balanced | 3 | 640 |
Where the gap is
- Turkish restaurants already trading in Stoke-on-Trent average a 4.2-star Google 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 19 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Stoke-on-Trent, 56% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 11% 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 Stoke-on-Trent sit in ST6, ST1 and ST4 — 8 in ST6, 5 in ST1, 4 in ST4.
Restaurants already here
| # | Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Desi Flames | ST4 5RH | 5 |
| 02 | Istanbul Kebab | ST1 5DT | 5 |
| 03 | Marmaris Kebab Shop | ST6 6HJ | 5 |
| 04 | Nigde Kebab House | ST3 1BW | 5 |
| 05 | Raja | ST6 3AG | 5 |
| 06 | King Grill and Shawarma | ST1 4EU | 3 |
| 07 | The Turkish Grill | ST4 1AT | 3 |
| 08 | Tiger Bite Tunstall/Gelato Fusion/Burger Bite/Kebab Feast/Turkish Deli | ST6 5TJ | 3 |
and 11 more See every Turkish restaurant in Stoke-on-Trent →
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
- Stoke-on-Trent currently has 16 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Stoke-on-Trent?
- Yes — an estimated 1,550 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in Stoke-on-Trent, giving it a demand score of 52/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Stoke-on-Trent?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in Stoke-on-Trent, based on our cost model.
- How does Stoke-on-Trent compare to the rest of West Midlands?
- Stoke-on-Trent scores 52/100 and ranks 9 of 30 in West Midlands. The region's top-scoring council is Birmingham, at 89/100.
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