A POPULAR burger business is returning to its Stalybridge roots after taking over a former Italian restaurant in the town centre.
Stacked Burger has secured the former Giuseppe’s Sicilian Bistro premises on Market Street, where it plans to open its first permanent restaurant.
The move comes six years after the business first started in Stalybridge and marks a major step forward for its owners.
Announcing the news on social media, the business said: “I’m absolutely buzzing to announce that we’ve officially bought the keys to Stacked’s FIRST proper restaurant, a place we can make our own with our name above the door.
“We’re going back to the town it all started… Stalybridge.”
The team is now preparing to transform the premises into the restaurant it has been working towards for several years.
“We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us to transform it into a Stacked Restaurant I’ve had pictured in my head for years, but I honestly can’t wait to get started,” the announcement added.
As previously reported by the Tameside Correspondent, Giuseppe’s was put up for sale in February after less than three years in business.
The 18-seater restaurant, which opened in 2023, was advertised for £99,950 plus stock.
The premises had previously undergone a £40,000 refurbishment and were marketed with a fully equipped kitchen and potential for outdoor seating.
Stacked Burger has built up a loyal customer base over the past six years and currently operates from The Pegs.
The business has reassured customers that it will continue trading from there while work takes place on its new home.
Thanking those who have supported the venture, the owners said: “Whether you’ve ordered once, ordered every weekend, recommended us to your mates or shared our posts, you’ve all played a part in getting us here.”
They added: “6 YEARS OF BUILDING. ONE BIG DREAM. AND WE’RE ONLY JUST GETTING STARTED.”
An opening date for the new Stalybridge restaurant has yet to be announced.