Wednesfield's Frydays chippy voted runner-up in Express & Star competition
Striving to be the best is what drives the owner of Frydays chippy in Wednesfield.
The shop, in Long Knowle Lane, was just pipped to the title of the city's best in an Express & Star competition.
Owner Guvinder Sangha, aged 35, said he was 'disappointed' with a second placed finish – but he is proud of the quality food he serves his customers.
Mr Sangha has run the shop since 2002 when he was just 18.
And he said the time in charge has seen the business move from strength to strength. He told the Express & Star: "I am a bit disappointed to come second. We're the only shop that delivers, serves alcohol and serves a variety of food, desserts and different drinks.
"Because I've been here since 2002 I know the customers really well.
"When I first came here it was an opportunity that came up and I took it at the time.
"I've been doing it ever since.
"We've gone from strength to strength and are getting better every year."
Chippies were rated by the number of tokens handed in by readers, while there was also a mystery shopper element which saw the takeaway taste tested. Chip Stop in Springhill Lane, Penn, won Most Popular Chip Shop of the Year 2017, while Majors in Church Street, Bilston, was third.
