Run a Star Pub - Crown Flitwick - Bedford

Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy; Bedford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant pub located in a bustling area, ideal for an experienced operator ready to make a mark. This role involves not only managing a classic pub environment but also innovating the food and drink offerings to attract a diverse clientele. With a strong focus on live sports and entertainment, you’ll have the chance to create a lively atmosphere that draws in both locals and visitors. If you have a passion for hospitality and a vision for success, this is your chance to lead a pub into its next chapter and make a lasting impact in the community.

Benefits

Car Park

Private Accommodation

Outdoor Trade

Live Sports

Catering Kitchen

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in running or owning a pub business.
• Clear vision for food and drinks menu and sports offerings.

Responsibilities

• Drive trade through food offerings and live entertainment.
• Create a memorable experience for customers.

Skills

Hospitality Management

Food and Beverage Management

Customer Service

Event Management

Education

Experience in Pub Management

Business Management Knowledge

Job description

Pub Overview

The Crown is located in the town of Flitwick close to Bedford. The pub is surrounded by residential housing with a few commercial premises nearby. It’s near to the station with a highly populated immediate area.

The pub benefits from being one of 4 pubs in the local vicinity. The Crown customer base is made up of all ages gathered from both the local residential properties as well as customers from slightly further afield travelling from Bedford.

Available on our foundation tenancy agreement. The potential of this pub lies in introducing a well thought through classic pub style, all day food & drink offer. What food & drinks would you look to implement in the pub?

The site currently has ability to drive trade via the introduction of food, driving a rhythm of the week via live sports, live entertainment and selection of pub games, such as pool, and darts.

We’re always open to new ideas, what would you do to drive trade?

If you’ve benefited from running or owning a pub business, we’d love to hear what experience you can bring.

The right operator for the pub will have extensive experience in a similar hospitality business. They will have a clear vision for their food & drinks menu and sports offer and can create a memorable experience for their customers.

If this sounds like the incredible pub opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today and tell us what you can bring to this pub’s next chapter...

Features

• Car Park
• Catering Kitchen
• Foundation Tenancy
• Live Sports
• Outdoor Trade
• Private Accommodation
• Smoking Area
• Smoking Solution

Trading Area & Facilities

• Restaurant and bar area
• 32 internal covers
• Large outside space with decking area
• Catering kitchen
• Ample outdoor space
• SmartDispense
• Car park for 25 spaces

Private Accommodation

Private accommodation consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, bathroom.

Pub Financials

Estimated Total Ingoing Costs: £33,262

Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs: £13,421

Annual Rent: £29,047

Estimated Annual Turnover: £327,600

Deposit: £7,262

Estimated Fixtures & Fittings Value: £15,000

Estimated Stock Valuation: £7,500

Estimated Working Capital: £3,500

The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement. All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT.

Estimated Working Capital is an estimate of key start-up costs such as professional fees, training fee, premises license fee, F&F valuation fee & till floats. There will be additional ongoing charges payable during the term of the agreement such as property maintenance, repairs fund, SmartDispense. These costs will be outlined prior to completing a business plan and finalised at Heads of Terms.

The calculation of the Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs assumes a minimum deposit of 1 month's rent and that fixtures and fittings (F&F) are rented. The subsequent deposit build up and F&F rental costs should be included in your financial assumptions in your business plan. Note that on FRI and Investment Tenancy Agreements deposits will always be 3 month's rent in advance and fixtures and fittings (F&F) must always be purchased. A deposit of 6 month's rent will be required for operators trading under a Limited Company with no Guarantors. In order to ensure a successful start-up, all applicants must have a minimum £10,000 un-borrowed funds.

Downloads

• Demographics Report Download
• Energy Performance Certificate Download