Posted:02-November-2026
Greene King Pub Partners targets North West for next phase of franchise growth
Greene King Pub Partners is targeting the North West of England for further growth of its franchise business, with a number of pub opportunities available for ambitious hospitality operators looking to run their own business.
The leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King is actively seeking new franchise partners across the region as it continues to expand its successful Hive Pubs and Nest Pubs concepts.
The recruitment drive follows a period of significant growth for Greene King Pub Partners, which reached the milestone of 100 franchise pubs earlier this year, just over four years after launching its first franchise concept in 2021.
Having opened 30 new franchise pubs in 2025, the business has already launched over 30 new openings this year and plan further significant growth in 2027.
The North West is a key region for the business, with Greene King Pub Partners looking to attract experienced pub managers and hospitality professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers and run their own pub
Through its franchise model, Greene King Pub Partners offers operators the opportunity to take on a fully invested, ready-to-trade pub, supported by the expertise, resources and buying power of one of the UK's leading pub companies.
Franchise opportunities are available through two established concepts: Hive Pubs and Nest Pubs.
Hive Pubs are community-focused pubs offering a varied food menu, live sport and a regular programme of entertainment, while Nest Pubs are predominantly drinks-led community pubs, combining a simplified food offer with live sport, entertainment and a welcoming local atmosphere.
Both concepts offer a proven operating model, enabling franchisees to focus on delivering great customer experiences, building relationships within their communities and growing their pub businesses.
With ingoing costs starting from £3,000 for Nest Pubs and £5,000 for Hive Pubs, the franchise model provides an accessible route into running a pub business.
Franchisees benefit from a comprehensive package of support, including induction and ongoing training, marketing, operational guidance and the support of a dedicated Business Development Manager. Greene King also covers a range of pub running costs and provides the systems, products and resources needed to operate the business.
The opportunities are particularly suited to experienced pub managers and hospitality professionals with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong leadership skills and a passion for creating thriving community pubs.
The North West recruitment drive comes as interest in running pubs with Greene King continues to grow. In the first half of 2026, Greene King Pub Partners received a record 1,449 applications from prospective pub operators, up 26% on the same period in 2025.
The North West and Yorkshire accounted for 22% of applicants' preferred regions, highlighting the strong appetite for pub business opportunities in this part of the country.
Greene King Pub Partners is encouraging prospective franchisees interested in opportunities across the North West to get in touch and explore the available pubs.
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