In this issue:
Focus on Food Led Pubs p6
Dates for enterpriselive p12
Pub Opportunities Kent • Spring edition
Did you know you can be rewarded with
£1,500
*
if you recommend a lead who takes a lease or tenancy in an Enterprise pub?
Finder’s Fee Bounty Enterprise has a Finder’s Fee Bounty to reward Publicans who successfully recommend new leads. Do you know someone who is looking to break into the pub industry? If you do, the Finder’s Fee Bounty is a great way for you to help them get into the business and benefit from the recommendation. For more information, contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 0800 953 0072. *Offer available on substantive agreements only, excluding assignments.
Visit www.enterpriseinns.com/pubfinder or call the recruitment team on 0800 953 0072
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Visit www.enterpriseinns.com/pubfinder or call the recruitment team on 0800 953 0072
Welcome Becoming a Publican Enterprise is the UK’s leading leased & tenanted pub company, providing you with an unrivalled portfolio of pubs to choose from. All of our agreements allow for flexibility in how you grow your business, whether you take on a Lease, Tenancy or Managed Tenancy. And by combining our award-winning support with your drive and ambition, we can help you build long-term business success.
Your opportunity We have been building our estate of approximately 6,000 pubs for over 20 years to ensure we have the highest quality offering in the industry.
Your agreement Our agreement options allow for flexibility in how you grow your business, and type of relationship you want to have with us.
Your support From day one, our awardwinning support is available to you as and when you need it.
We are here to ensure that you find the right business – one that’s uniquely suited to your needs and provides you with the platform for success. When searching for your pub, you will have total visibility of the financials, key features and property details involved. Call our Recruitment Team on 0800 953 0072 to find out more about the steps to taking a pub with Enterprise, or start your search straight away by visiting enterpriseinns.com/applicants.
All of our agreements are clear and transparent, enabling you to make an informed decision when starting your business. Once you have chosen your pub opportunity, your agreement will be discussed with the dedicated Regional Manager for your area. They will work with you to tailor your deal, ensuring you have the foundations you need to build a successful business.
Ranging from financial and property management advice to marketing support and the widest brand portfolio, our support complements your ability and is specifically designed to assist you in building a profitable sustainable business. We constantly evaluate the support available to you, ensuring you are equipped with the most relevant and up-to-date information and knowledge to help you run your business. Our industry award-winning training courses are continually developed and revised for your benefit; they are conducted by industry experts, throughout the year and across the country.
To find out more, call the Recruitment Team on: 0800 953 0072 or visit enterpriseinns.com/applicants
Visit www.enterpriseinns.com/pubfinder or call the recruitment team on 0800 953 0072
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Bird in Hand Dartford
Suitable for New Starter Suburban Sports & Games
242-244 Dartford Road, Dartford DA1 3EY
The Bird in Hand is situated on a main road between Dartford and Crayford town centres. It is a good sized community style local, close to residential areas and currently attracts trade with pool, darts and live sports viewing. This is a one bar operation with a large trade area and a kitchen which has yet to be utilised. The new Publican will need to retain the community feel and appeal to the local trade. Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £9,850 + £8,000 Fixtures & Fittings
Breeze Maidstone
Sunley House, Middle Row, Maidstone ME14 1TG
Experienced Publican Introductory Deal Available Town / City Centre
The Breeze Bar is a trendy venue situated very near to Maidstone High Street in historic Bank Street where it is well placed to attract custom at all times of the day. Originally a bank, it is an imposing property that is stylish yet comfortable and unpretentious. This is an ideal business opportunity for an experienced Publican.
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Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £8,500 + £12,084 Fixtures & Fittings
Command House Chatham
Echo Gravesend Dock Road, Chatham ME4 4TX
Experienced Publican Suburban Big Night Out
24 Old Road East, Gravesend DA12 1NR
Suitable for New Starter Cask Ale Opportunity Suburban
The Command House is a substantial, Grade II listed period building situated in a quiet, cul-de-sac location overlooking the River Medway. The pub benefits from large, open plan trading areas split across two floors offering a fantastic opportunity for a hands on operator who has experience in the live music sector. There is potential to significantly increase trade by the introduction of a more susbstantial food offering.
The Echo is located on a corner plot on a busy road in Gravesend. This pub has two bars and a beer garden to the rear. The business was refurbished and re-decorated two years ago and remains in good condition throughout. This is a warm and friendly locals pub with a good atmosphere and would suit newcomers to the trade who would complement this style of operation.
Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £16,550 + £15,600 Fixtures & Fittings
Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £9,850 + £8,000 Fixtures & Fittings
Edge Gillingham
80 High Street, Gillingham ME7 1AY
Experienced Publican Town / City Centre Big Night Out
Situated on the High Street in Gillingham, the Edge is ideally placed to attract trade at all times of the day. This modern town centre bar would be a perfect business opportunity for an experienced Publican.
Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £11,500 + £3,000 Fixtures & Fittings
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Visit www.enterpriseinns.com/pubfinder or call the recruitment team on 0800 953 0072
Fox & Hounds Dartford
201 Lowfield Street, Dartford DA1 1JJ
Suitable for New Starter Suburban Sports & Games
The Fox & Hounds is a detached two bar operation located on a main road close to Dartford town centre. The pub benefits from a large games room and has a strong local customer base. Enterprise is looking for a new Publican to grow the existing wet trade and to drive the food offer forward.
Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £10,350 + £5,000 Fixtures & Fittings
Green Lion Gillingham
104 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AD
Experienced Publican Town / City Centre Relax with Drinks
The Green Lion is situated in the busy town of Rainham, the pub is well positioned along the main High Street surrounded by both commercial and residential dwellings. The property is a substantial detached three storey building of brick construction with rendered elevations under a pitched tiled roof. Rainham is in the heart of the Medway Towns between Gillingham and Sittingbourne. The pub is a two bar operation and an experienced Publican is required to build upon the existing trade. There is the opportunity to further enhance the trade with the introduction of a substantial food offer. Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £12,000+ £10,000 Fixtures & Fittings
High Street, Wrotham, Sevenoaks TN15 7AA
Suitable for New Starter Introductory Deal Available Neighbourhood
The George & Dragon is located in the village of Wrotham. The majority of custom is from the local community, with pool table, darts and Bat & Trap pitch all being popular. The trade kitchen allows for traditional pub meals to be offered and on occasions a Thai theme.
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George & Dragon Sevenoaks
Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £8,250 + £10,000 Fixtures & Fittings
Medway Queen Chatham
Churchill Avenue, Chatham ME5 0DE
Experienced Publican Neighbourhood Regular Pint
The Medway Queen is a family estate pub in the heart of the Luton area of Chatham. The business offers a large parking facility, secure garden area and the ability to section the interior trade spaces to cater for private functions.
Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £9,350 + £4,700 Fixtures & Fittings
Plough Herne Bay
36 Margate Road, Herne Bay CT6 7BN
Experienced Publican Neighbourhood Regular Pint
The Plough is situated in the village of Broomfield in Herne Bay close to the A229, better known as the Thanet Way. Enterprise is seeking an experienced publican to build up the food offering at the pub.
Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £10,000 + £20,000 Fixtures & Fittings
Visit www.enterpriseinns.com/pubfinder or call the recruitment team on 0800 953 0072
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Focus on pubs with
Food Led Opportunities.
Black Horse Dartford
High Street, Bean, Dartford DA2 8AS
Food Led Business Rural Character Fine Dining
The Black Horse is a good size detached property, situated in the rural village of Bean in Dartford. The trade area includes a restaurant to the rear overlooking the beer garden and another smaller lounge, games facilities and private accommodation. Enterprise is looking for an experienced Publican who has a background in food and can fully exploit the potential of this business. Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £8,850 + £15,000 Fixtures & Fittings
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Visit www.enterpriseinns.com/pubfinder or call the recruitment team on 0800 953 0072
With the trend of ‘eating out’ currently in growth, and the pub offering a quality local alternative to restaurants, now is a great time to be running a pub restaurant. Informal dining experiences that offer good quality food are in huge demand as consumers seek to enjoy a more relaxed experience than traditional white tablecloth restaurant. Enterprise has the largest portfolio of pubs in the UK, many of which are ideally located for providing such a food offer and ready to take advantage of this growing trend. To view more pubs that have trade kitchens, visit www.enterpriseinns.com/foodledpubs
Railway Bell Dover
120 London Road, River, Dover CT16 3AD
Food Led Business Introductory Deal Available Cask Ale Opportunity
The Railway Bell is a very well presented public house located on the outskirts of Dover towards Canterbury in a highly visible position. The property offers ample space to develop both the wet and food trade. Offering a value for money menu will be important to the success of the business going forward; an outstanding opportunity exists for an experienced food operator who can develop this concept. This is one of very few pubs which have a 24 hour licence. Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £10,750 + £28,000 Fixtures & Fittings
Visit www.enterpriseinns.com/pubfinder or call the recruitment team on 0800 953 0072
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Royal Oak Rochester
Pullman Folkestone
53 Cooling Road, Rochester ME2 4RP
7-9 Church Street, Folkestone CT20 1SE
KENT
Experienced Publican Introductory Deal Available
Town / City Centre
Suitable for New Starter Cask Ale Opportunity Neighbourhood
Located in the seaside resort of Folkestone, the Pullman is in the old part of town close to the historic church. This is a three storey pub which was decorated internally in the early part of 2012 and is in great condition throughout. The two bars are traditionally decorated to a very high standard and the property also has the benefit of a large enclosed garden which is a unique feature in a town centre venue.
The Royal Oak is situated in the heart of the Frindsbury area of Rochester, surrounded by mixed housing and holds a corner position. The pub has received an external redecoration within the past six months and the car park became secured with the addition of a barrier. This is a real local community pub, within close proximity to Strood, Chatham and Gillingham.
Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £17,500 + £25,000 Fixtures & Fittings
Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £9,500 + £10,000 Fixtures & Fittings
Ship Dartford
218 Main Road, Sutton At Hone, Dartford DA4 9HP
Suitable for New Starter Introductory Deal Available Suburban
The Ship is situated on a busy road through the village of Sutton at Hone, near Dartford. This is a detached two bar operation which also benefits from two separate garden areas to the rear. An exciting business opportunity exists for a new Publican.
Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £9,250 + £6,000 Fixtures & Fittings
Swan Ashford
Tufton Street, Ashford TN23 1QN
Suitable for New Starter Introductory Deal Available Town / City Centre
The pub is situated in the centre of Ashford, on one of the main through roads in the town and holds a prominent position on this road for the evening ‘circuit’ route. This is an imposing building built in a mock Tudor style with a rear patio area that is a sun trap in the summer months. The internal trade space is large with a central U-shaped bar serving three areas. There is great potential to reintroduce a food offer, pub games and sports viewing. Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £8,000 + £9,000 Fixtures & Fittings
White Horse Ashford
18 Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0NL
Suitable for New Starter Introductory Deal Available Suburban
The White Horse is a community pub situated within an affluent area of Ashford in Kent. The property is situated on the A2070 Kennington Road near to the General Hospital and M20. This pub would offer a new starter a great business opportunity.
Guide Rent: £Negotiable Ingoing Cost: £6,000 + £9,000 Fixtures & Fittings
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Visit www.enterpriseinns.com/pubfinder or call the recruitment team on 0800 953 0072
Visit www.enterpriseinns.com/pubfinder or call the recruitment team on 0800 953 0072
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Your agreements There are five types of agreement available when starting a pub business with Enterprise:
Managed Tenancy (Beacon) Competitive local retail prices and
guaranteed gross profit margins Enterprise will redecorate and refurbish the property You will receive on-going marketing
and retail standards support
Retail Partnership Lease Available in terms of 10, 15 or 20 Years Fully protected under Landlord and Tenant
Act 1954, with the right to renew
Greater levels of support for your business You will operate on an initial Tenancy At Will
agreement for up to 12 weeks. You can then change to a fixed term tenancy of up to 5 years
Enterprise remain responsible
for the structural repairs Choice of with or without Rent Reviews Rent is subject to annual indexation by
reference to the Retail Price Index
Commercial Lease (Free of Tie) Option at selected sites to negotiate a lease
The agreement is assignable after
that’s free of tie for up to 20 years
an initial 2-Year period Option to be free of tie on wines, spirits, minerals, packaged lager and packaged cider via tie release fees
Fully protected under Landlord and Tenant
Retail Partnership Tenancy
Act 1954, with the right to renew You have full responsibility for repairs Rent is subject to annual indexation to RPI
Lease Assignment
Shorter agreements for a fixed term of up to 5 years Enterprise is responsible for all repairs to
Assignment of an existing agreement
the exterior structure and services Rent is subject to annual indexation by reference to the Retail Price Index Option to be free of tie on wines, spirits, minerals, packaged lager and packaged cider via tie release fees
All the benefits and obligations of the
from a current Enterprise Publican agreement are transferred Direct transaction between you
and the current Publican Comprehensive Assignee Pack available
to guide you through the process
The Code of Practice Each prospective Publican has sight of the Code of Practice: an accredited document designed to ensure complete transparency throughout the application process. It sets out our commitments to you, setting out in the simplest possible terms the way in which we will work together with you for mutual success in your Enterprise pub.
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Visit www.enterpriseinns.com/pubfinder or call the recruitment team on 0800 953 0072
About us
Steps to taking a pub with Enterprise
We empower our Publicans to put their pubs at the heart of local business and community life. Since it was founded in 1991, Enterprise has empowered Publicans to run their own pub, in their own way. Our model makes a pub business more accessible than the purchase of a freehold, while providing the same feeling of ownership, autonomy and price that comes with building your own success. We are constantly refining and improving our portfolio, which now comprises of approximately 6,000 pubs, and have extended our product selection and range of agreements to provide enterprising individuals with greater choice. Our training programmes are recognised as leading in our industry and our regional teams offer further support to new Publicans, building successful and sustainable businesses.
Running a pub is a serious business and we want to make sure that you are fully aware of the challenges that lie ahead. There are five simple steps to becoming a Publican, with support from the Enterprise team available to you at every step along the way. These steps are accredited by our Code of Practice to ensure you have complete transparency from day one.
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Getting started We’ll help you to understand what’s involved in becoming a Publican and how to run a successful pub business.
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Find your pub We’ll help you to find a pub opportunity that’s just right for you.
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Plan your business We’ll work with you to develop your ideas and plan your business.
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Agree your terms We’ll discuss all of the options and the terms of your agreement.
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Run your business You’ll always have access to our support from day one of running your business.
To find out more, call the Recruitment Team on:
0800 953 0072
or visit enterpriseinns.com/applicants
Visit www.enterpriseinns.com/pubfinder or call the recruitment team on 0800 953 0072
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Want to run your own pub business?
Why not come along to one of our enterpriselive Shows and meet with the Enterprise Team and suppliers.
20
MARCH
10:00 - 16:00
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Running a pub business is undoubtedly a rewarding lifestyle choice, but by unlocking the right pub opportunity for you, it can also open the doors to incredible commercial success. Enterprise have the biggest and best range of new business opportunities available. And with our industry-leading support, we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Experience the benefits of being an Enterprise Publican at the enterpriselive roadshows. They’re free to attend and feature exciting new products and services, industry speakers, live demonstrations of leading-edge technology and business-building advice on all aspects of the pub industry.
MARCH
10:00 - 16:00
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MARCH
10:00 - 16:00
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APRIL
10:00 - 16:00
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APRIL
10:00 - 16:00
15 APRIL
10:00 - 16:00
Olympia Central London, W14 8UX NEC Pavilion Birmingham, B40 1NT Bolton Arena Bolton, BL6 6LB Centenary Pavilion Leeds, LS11 0ES Sandown Park Esher, KT10 9AJ UWE Exhibition Centre Bristol, BS34 8QZ
Book your place at www.enterpriseinns.com/enterpriselive Or call 0800 953 0072