Shopfronts and shutters for takeaways

What does a takeaway need from its frontage?

A wide, durable entrance with room for queueing and delivery riders, and glass that can be wiped down daily. Powder-coated aluminium suits this well because grease and cleaning products do not attack it the way they attack painted timber.

Which shutter suits a takeaway?

A perforated electric shutter is usually the best fit, because the unit is often closed in the morning while the street is busy, and a lit display looks better than a blank steel wall. Choose aluminium laths or a foam-filled curtain if there are bedrooms above, as they run quieter.

What should I check before I start?

Change of use to hot food takeaway needs its own planning permission in most cases, and landlords often have rules about extraction and shutters. Check both before you order a frontage.