Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Telford and Wrekin?
Telford and Wrekin scores 52 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 4 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 720 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 26,506 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: Telford and Wrekin 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 Telford and Wrekin compares in West Midlands
Telford and Wrekin ranks 8 of 30 councils in West Midlands by demand score, and 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telford and Wrekin | 52 | Balanced | 4 | 720 |
| East Staffordshire | 55 | Balanced | 3 | 790 |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 52 | Balanced | 16 | 1,550 |
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 51 | Balanced | 1 | 610 |
| Cannock Chase | 47 | Balanced | 3 | 640 |
Where the gap is
- Turkish restaurants already trading in Telford and Wrekin average a 4.0-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 4 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Telford and Wrekin, 67% 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 Telford and Wrekin sit in TF1 and TF2 — 2 in TF1, 2 in TF2.
Restaurants already here
| # | Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pizza Plus | TF1 1DD | 5 |
| 02 | TFC & BBQ | TF2 6DU | 5 |
| 03 | Fish King | TF1 2NJ | 3 |
| 04 | Reenie's Fish Bar | TF2 6EA | — |
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Telford and Wrekin 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 Telford and Wrekin?
- Telford and Wrekin currently has 4 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Telford and Wrekin?
- Yes — an estimated 720 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in Telford and Wrekin, giving it a demand score of 52/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Telford and Wrekin?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in Telford and Wrekin, based on our cost model.
- How does Telford and Wrekin compare to the rest of West Midlands?
- Telford and Wrekin scores 52/100 and ranks 8 of 30 in West Midlands. The region's top-scoring council is Birmingham, at 89/100.
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