A former Little Chef site in Cheshire has been sold to local restaurant group Double Tree Indian Restaurants.

The site in Adlington, near Macclesfield, becomes Double Tree’s third outlet.

Christie + Co marketed the leasehold interest of the property for an undisclosed annual rent.

Jonathan Watson, from Christie + Co’s Manchester office, said: “Acting for Travelodge Hotels, we marketed the property both locally and nationally as part of the ongoing Little Chef disposal project. We approached Double Tree directly after hearing of their expansion into Greater Manchester and Cheshire.

“The restaurant is sure to be a great success now that experienced operators - who know the region well and offer an excellent product - have been introduced.”

Christie + Co had been appointed to sell a number of Little Chef units.