If you have dreamed of operating your own pub retail business, a Greene King Pub Franchise is a low-cost way to achieve your ambition.
Greene King continues to go from strength to strength and is now the country’s leading pub retailer and brewer, with over 3,100 pubs, restaurants and hotels across England, Wales and Scotland. We’re proud of the commitments we’ve made to our people and community.
Our rich heritage of over 200 years has taught us how to brew award-winning beer and operate pubs. As a licensee, you can become part of this heritage and benefit from our experience, expertise and buying power.
Greene King provides a pub that's ready to trade so that you can concentrate on growing your pub business and serving customers. Our franchise pubs offer a proven business model for you to implement, with elevated support from Belhaven and less risk verses a traditional tenancy model.
We offer two franchise brands which suit both drinks led operations and food focused professionals: Nest and Hive.
Nest Franchise Opportunity
Nest Pubs are drinks-led pubs predominantly located on busy high streets and in communities, providing great value, an excellent experience and regular sport and entertainment. As a concept, Nest Pubs has its own unique identity, look and feel – and each pub shows Sky Sports and TNT Sports, as well as providing a simple pizza food offer that is easy for you to serve (and no overhead for kitchen staff) alongside a great drink selection.
Your investment requirements
- Low in-going cost of £3,000
- Up to £2,000 working capital
- Franchisee is responsible for employing and paying the staff including employee national insurance contributions and other statutory deductions
- Insurances (such as public liability and contents insurance for the private accommodation)
- TV Licence and Council Tax for private accommodation
Greene King take care of everything else!
Hive Franchise Opportunity
Hive Pubs are dependable local pubs located in the hearts of the communities they serve. They provide a great range of food alongside a regular programme of entertainment and live sport through Sky Sports and TNT Sports. Be it for a drink after work, to watch the game with friends or a family dinner - Hive Pubs has you covered.
Your investment requirements
- Low in-going cost of £5,000
- Up to £3,000 working capital
- Franchisee is responsible for employing and paying staff including employee national insurance contributions and other statutory deductions
- Insurances (such as public liability and contents insurance for the private accommodation)
- TV Licence and Council Tax for private accommodation
Greene King takes care of everything else!
What you receive as a Greene King franchisee
- A ready to go, fully invested pub
- Live in accommodation, covering bills and maintenance*
- Running costs and repairs are covered
- Food and drink supplied – allergens, food specification books and food order guides
- Franchise induction, training and on-going support
- Support from a dedicated Business Development Manager
- All relevant systems are provided - such as tills, ordering and EPOS
- Your marketing support including materials such as menus, printed point of sale and digital
*excludes council tax and TV licence/Insurances (such as public liability and contents insurance for private accommodation)
"Having Greene King stood next to us has made it feel a lot more manageable. They are so patient, so supportive, it's been life changing really." Matt & Ysobel, The Swan, Needham Market
Ideal Partner
To become a franchisee with Greene King, you must:
- Have management experience within pubs or hospitality
- Be ambitious and entrepreneurial
- Be a go-getter that delivers great customer experiences
- Want to make your mark on a community
It’s never too early to start your conversation with us about becoming a franchisee. If you feel you meet the criteria above and are ambitious to run your own business, why not visit our website and complete our application form today to start your journey. You will also find a list of available opportunities.
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