A popular takeaway chain in Aylesbury is looking to sell alcohol at its premises.

Wimpy is looking to obtain an alcohol licence for its store located within Hale Leys Shopping Centre.

At the time of writing Wimpy does not advertise the sale of alcoholic drinks on its UK website. However, the brand does advertise the sale of alcoholic milkshakes and cocktail drinks in other countries such as South Africa.

Wimpy’s application was submitted to Bucks Council earlier this month. It is seeking to sell alcohol up until its closure on all days of the week.

Within its submission the company says alcohol will be served by trained staff in a responsible manner and will not be the primary purpose of the business.

The premises will continue to operate as a restaurant with a family-oriented environment, where food remains the principal activity, the chain added.

Wimpy intends to use a Challenge 25 age verification policy by asking for identification from any customer purchasing alcohol who looks to be 24 or under. The restaurant will also require children under the age of 16 to be accompanied by a responsible adult when dining at the store.

Wimpy says it will operate a “comprehensive CCTV system” with recordings being kept for a minimum of 31 days and made available to police on request.

Current estimates suggest Wimpy has around 60 outlets in the UK with a further 450 stores located internationally, predominantly in South Africa.

Wimpy re-opened in Aylesbury in 2022 to much fanfare, the fast food brand previously had a giant restaurant located in Aylesbury town centre in the 1970s and 80s.