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Our Current Pub Vacancies
Take a look at our current pub vacancies please scroll down. THEY ARE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER - Red Lion Swaffham Prior Nr Cambridge and the Palmerston Arms Peterborough
To enquire about any of the opportunities listed below please don't hesitate to contact the Profit Partnership team by clicking here. Of course should you be looking for something different then we still want to hear from you and with nearly 70 pubs in our estate, we are sure you will be able to find the right pub for you!
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Red Lion, Swaffham Prior
43 High St.Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0LD
This vacancy is currently UNDER OFFER
The Red Lion is situated in the centre of the beautiful village of Swaffham Prior, north east of the historical city of Cambridge and only 10 miles from Newmarket. This lovely 17th Century pub has all the character you’d expect including golden hued beams, low ceilings and cheerful fireplaces. In addition to the cosy character, the pub boasts a well equipped kitchen, car park and large beer garden.
LIVING ACCOMMODATION - two bedrooms, lounge and bathroom.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT TRADING ENVIRONMENT - split between three trading areas. From the front entrance you are greeted by the bar which has a beautiful quarry tile floor and is a popular area with the locals from the village. To the right of the bar is a small snug with open fire, television and darts throw, perfect for watching sporting occasions and accommodating the darts team. To the left of the bar a lounge/eating area that is split in two levels and capable of accommodating up to 30 covers. Food is an essential part of the business and further growth is available for the right operator.
PROJECTED TRADE SPLIT - roughly 77% wet sales and 23% food sales. No machines are currently sited in the pub.
The pub has a turnover of £206,000 (inc VAT)
COST OF TAKING THE PUB ON - £15,000 (returnable at the end of the tenancy) which is used to cover any depreciation on the inventory, plus the stock and glassware estimated at £3,000. The valuation fees, plus other miscellaneous expenses are estimated at £750 and the working capital required at £5,000.
Special arrangements can be made if the most suitable applicant is slightly under-funded .
EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES DESIRABLE FOR RUNNING THE PUB - to maximise the full potential of this business candidates must have the desire and skills to deliver good food, great ale and excellent customer service. Swaffham Prior is an affluent village and the right social skills are required to ensure the pub remains at the heart of the community.
To see photographs of the pub please click HERE
BUSINESS AGREEMENTS AVAILABLE - The pub can be let on a standard arrangement of a subsidised rent and standard pricing, or free trade pricing with the rent adjusted accordingly.
DETAILS OF THE CATCHEMENT AREA AND LOACL FACILITIES please click HERE for more details
DETAILS OF THE LOCAL COMPETITION - the direct competition comes from two pubs which are located in small villages nearby. One is slightly more modern than the Red Lion and the other is probably best described as a gastro pub.
SHORT RESUME - we purchased the pub at the end of 2009 and total volume sales of 159 composite barrels in its first trading year were achieved. Following this the pub has continued to enjoy growth, out trading the market by adding a further 20 barrels this year which represents an increase of 12.5%.
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