Run the Crispin pub with Marston's in Ashover, Derbyshire

Pub:
Crispin
Chesterfield
Community Wet Partnership
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Overview

If you're a skilled publican or retail manager with food experience then check out our latest opportunity to run the Crispin Inn in Ashover, Derbyshire on our Partnership Agreement.

The Crispin Inn is one of Derbyshire's oldest hostelries located in the centre of the beautiful village of Ashover right in the heart of the Peak District and close to the popular tourist town of Matlock. The Crispin is believed to be named after the battle of Agincourt, fought on St. Crispin's Day 1416. This grade 2 listed building preserves much of its old world quality with low beamed ceilings, thick walls, stone floors and wood burning stoves. The pub offers customers plenty of space to relax dine and drink in its cosy traditional surroundings and also boasts ample outdoor space with a large enclosed yard and extensive outdoor buildings once used for stabling. 

- Averaging £8,000 weekly sales and sales mix of 60/40 drink and food
- Strong customer base of local residents and popular with tourists, cyclists and walkers
- Sales growth potential to £12,000 a week through the Marston's higher end food menu to drive additional sales and a car park and outside space.
 
The Crispin Inn would appeal to an experienced community operator with previous pub management experience and a proven background in delivering a good quality catering food offer. If you have experience in working in formats such as Ember Inns, Chef & Brewer, Miller & Carter or similar outlets then this could be the ideal opportunity for you to run your own business backed by our new agreements and a team that is passionate about delivering a great experience to our guests each and every time they visit.
 
We are looking for a licensee/s who can build strong links within the local community and has the drive to boost sales and drive the Crispin to reach its' full potential.

Please note this figure does not include the additional benefits of running a Partnership Agreement with Marston’s as detailed below.

If this is not the pub for you do you know someone who is? If so, let us know using our Refer a Friend scheme and if successful in being placed in the pub we will give you a £1,000! (Terms & conditions apply) 

The Opportunity

That idea you’ve always had about running your own pub – always seemed like a distant dream, didn’t it? Bet you never realised it was just a £5k security deposit away (plus legal fees) with a Marston’s Signature Wet agreement. Your earnings will be based on a percentage of weekly net turnover and for those of you interested in delivering a food offer, the agreement may include one of our branded food menus. With low ingoing costs, all the training and support you need to set you up for success, this is a great way of running your own business. 

What’s in it for you?

  • A guaranteed annual retained sum of £25k, released weekly
  • A 25% share of weekly sales, excluding VAT.
  • Incentive bonuses based on business performance and standard audits
  • Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal fees. See ‘Things to consider’ for more information.
  • Support obtaining your personal licence
  • Accommodation provided with most bills covered, except the council tax.
  • Call on us to cover the cost of repairs, fixtures and fittings
  • All of your stock, including food, and all associated consumables are supplied for free by Marston’s, although you will be responsible for managing it once it has been delivered.
  • Comprehensive induction training and ongoing support and training.
  • A dedicated Area Manager working with you to help you grow the business.
  • Access to our 450 strong-support teams whenever you need them – including Marketing, Recruitment and Food and Drink specialists.
  • All our Pub Partners get access to our FREE Learning, Development and Training platform Campus (a package worth over £300!).

What we expect from you:

Our Signature Wet partnership Agreement is a proven business-model, perfect for entrepreneurs who can drive sales, standards and guest experience.

In addition to the £5k security deposit required for this agreement, you will need to cover legal costs (£360 inc VAT), and your own insurance (except building insurance, which we’ll cover). Also, you’ll want to start thinking about your team; taking care of paying them and all other employment matters.

Before we all sign the agreement and see you heading into a whole new life, you’ll just need to show us proof that you’ve had independent financial and legal advice and have completed a sustainable business plan, in accordance with the Pubs Code. And, of course, obtain your personal licence (ask a member of our team about booking this course free of charge with us) and complete your induction training.

It’s a five-year commitment, so you have loads of time to build the business and get it performing brilliantly but, if you do want to leave early, there’s always the option of six months’ notice with a ‘break’ clause in the contract

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