Run a pub with Marston's in Leicestershire

Pub:
Bull & Lion
Ashby-De-La-Zouch
Community Wet Partnership
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Overview

 
If you're an skilled publican or retail manager with food experience then check out our latest opportunity to run the Bull & Lion in Packington, Leicestershire on our Partnership Agreement.
The Bull & Lion is a 17th century pub filled with character that has just undertaken a tasteful refurbishment throughout. Just a few miles from Ashby-De-La-Zouch and just off the M42. This pub caters to both destination diners and local community customers serving our popular community menu.
 
The main bar area serves two different rooms a more formal dining room and a cosy bar area. Outside there is a large outside covered dining & drinking area to be enjoyed year round, as well as a beer garden & large car park to the rear of the pub.

The site currently takes on average £6,000 but has the potential to increase takings by targeting extra food and drinks sales.

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

What’s in it for you?

  • A guaranteed annual retained sum of £25k, released weekly.
  • 22% share of weekly sales, excluding VAT.
  • Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost. See ‘Things to consider’ for more information.
  • Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV License.
  • All of your stock, including food, and all associated consumables are supplied 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 supporting you to help you grow the business.
  • Access to our 450 strong-support teams whenever you need them – including Marketing, Recruitment best practice 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!)
  • If you do want to leave early, there’s always the option of six months’ notice with a ‘break’ clause in the contract.

What’s expected from you:

Our pubs are at the heart of the community, bringing locals and the communities together by serving great drinks, perfect food and fantastic events. It’s a proven business-model, perfect for skilled publicans or retail manager with food experience, 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), 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 advice from an accountant and solicitor and have completed a sustainable business plan, in accordance with the Pubs Code. And, of course, obtain your personal licence (which we can help with) 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!

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