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A burger stall at Bolton Market's 10-month-old Food Hall has shut up shop - with one other trader warning it could start a "chain reaction". What's Your Beef announced the closure of its Bolton Market branch on Monday, March 31, but has a branch in Salford Quays remaining. Owners cited rising costs, including National Insurance and raw ingredients.
When The Bolton News spoke to traders in the Food Hall, some expressed concerns over the running costs in the building, and criticised Bolton Council for not marketing it better. One, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "I think this might be a chain reaction, it costs a lot of money to operate in here, and the council should market it better." The now-vacant former What's Your Beef stall (Image: Bolton Council) In response, Bolton Council said: “The council remains focused on supporting all our traders in the food hall and wider market.
Read more: A big boost for businesses at five-star food hall Read more: Bolton Market to open its food hall TODAY as part of £6M transformation Read more: Inside Bolton’s new food hall serving up dishes for all tastes “With our regeneration plans set to create 5,000 new town centre residents, there is a ready-made customer base for new eateries and bars, with the ongoing work to boost footfall and attract visitors from outside of Bolton. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ᴡʜᴀᴛ'ꜱ ʏᴏᴜʀ ʙeeꜰ ® (@whatsyourbeefburgers) “Please follow our dedicated ‘Bolton Market Food Hall’ and ‘Bolton Markets’ Facebook Pages for the very latest offers and planned special events.” Eddie Pope and Wad Anwar working for What's Your Beef on opening day (Image: Jack Fifield, Newsquest) A spokesperson for What's Your Beef said: "Unfortunately, WYB (What’s Your Beef) Bolton, is no longer trading at Bolton Market Food Hall, from today.
"Sadly, due to unfavourable conditions like the rising cost of raw ingredients, utility charges, and pending NI increases led to this very difficult decision. "We would like to thank Bolton Council for giving us this opportunity, which has supported us throughout this very difficult period. "Thank you to all our customers who supported us, we greatly appreciate your custom.
" The Food Hall offers a range of international foods – including Japanese, Caribbean, Kebabs, burgers, curry, and more – as well as soft and alcoholic drinks. The Bolton News contacted What's Your Beef for comment..
