Run a Star Pub - Marne Inn Bishops Stortford - Bishop's Stortford

Our Foundation Tenancy agreement is our primary pub agreement under the Leased & Tenanted model (L&T) that allows you to run your own pub business with the freedom to set the pub's offer and be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the pub, while the rent for the premises is fixed for a five year term (three year term if the pub is located in Scotland). Backed by HEINEKEN UK, all L&T agreements are tied for beer, cider, alcopops and soft drinks but free-of-tie on wine and spirits. The pub does not serve food and will be wet-led only, with trade driven through a premium local drinks offer, sports, regular rhythm of the week activity, bingo, quiz nights, a refreshed external frontage and signage, and a garden scheme designed to maximise summer occasions and larger gatherings. We're also really interested to hear your ideas on how you would 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 running a wet-led, community-focused premium local pub business. They will have a clear vision for their drinks menu, marketing strategy and entertainment offer and can create a memorable experience for their customers. The ideal operator will understand how to build loyalty in a residential community, make the most of live sport, create a strong rhythm of weekly events and use the garden as a major trading asset through the warmer months. They should also be confident in relaunching the pub under its new name and attracting both existing customers and new local audiences.

Thorley Park Tavern is a premium local pub opportunity on a busy retail shopping centre in Bishops Stortford, surrounded by housing, parking and everyday footfall. With a large garden, strong sports focus and scope for quizzes, bingo and community events, this is a great opportunity for an operator who can relaunch the pub with energy and local appeal. So, what would you do with Thorley Park Tavern to make it a success? The area Thorley Park Tavern is located on the Thorley Park retail shopping centre in Bishops Stortford, a residential estate setting with plenty of parking, strong passing footfall and a large local catchment. There are 13,250 adults living within a 20-minute walk of the pub, giving the next operator a substantial nearby audience to engage. The pub sits in an area with limited direct competition, with one main food-led competitor nearby. The surrounding area is reasonably affluent, with a strong mix of mid-life carefree customers and young families, making it well suited to a premium local pub that can balance community, sport and family-friendly occasions. The offer Thorley Park Tavern is a premium local, wet-led pub with a main trading area and bar, a separate games and sports zone, 46 internal covers and an impressive 154 external covers in the pub garden.

• Catering Kitchen
• Outdoor Trade
• Private Accommodation
• Car Park
• Pub Games
Trading Area & Facilities The Thorley Park Tavern will be undergoing a refurbishment which will cover the interior and exterior of the pub. A full list of works and pub floor plan can be found in the in the downloads section. The pubs trading area and facilities post refurbishment will be:
• Main trading area with bar
• Separate games and sports zone
• 46 internal covers
• 154 external covers
• Large pub garden
• HEINEKEN SmartDispense
• Shared car park on a retail estate
• Revamped pub garden
Applicants should be aware that all refurbishments are subject to final board approval which will be determined as part of the leasing process. Where a significant investment is made in a pub by Star Pubs, an "Investment Exemption" will be required. The exemption means that the option of a Market Rent Option lease won't be available at rent review for a period of up to seven years for this site, as per The Pub Code (2016). Private Accommodation Private accommodation consists of two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and bathroom. Pub Financials Pub Financials Icon With our 5 Star Promise, you'll be paid a weekly revenue share plus a quarterly 20% uncapped net operating profit. Estimated On Target Earnings £52,511 Annual Estimated Annual Turnover £291,476 Ingoing Costs £91,463 The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement.