The Fir Tree, Woburn Sands

The Fir Tree, Woburn Sands

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Key Highlights

- Affluent town centre location
- 55 internal dining covers
- 5 letting bedrooms
- Well equipped commercial kitchen
- Payment Plan available for Fixtures and Fittings

Pub Overview

Originally a 19th century cottage and brewhouse, the Fir Tree Inn has been providing great food, drink and a comfy bed for the weary travellers since 1850. The pub offers great quality home made food, a full selection of beers and wine, including locally brewed Cask Ales. With five letting bedrooms, the Fir Tree offers the perfect place to stay for business customers or those exploring the local area.

Suitable Applicants

The ideal applicant should be committed to providing excellent hospitality to existing and new customers, along with having a passion to engage with the local community to drive a range of weekly activities. Experience of retail catering and room lettings would be essential.

Financial Overview

ANTICIPATED INVESTMENT REQUIRED

We estimate the Investment required for this pub would be as follows:

APPROXIMATE TOTAL
Please note that these are estimated figures, given as a guide only, and do not include fixtures and fittings.
23,720
Security Deposit
Approximate figure, paid in advance to Wells & Co. Ltd held to cover credit and rental charges. Returnable at the end of the agreement. Note - If the business is to be run as a limited company, personal guarantors from each company director are required.
7,500
Stock and Glassware
In the region of (paid to the outgoing licensee on the day of changeover) to cover the value of opening stock.
4,000
Valuers Fees
In the region of( paid to valuer) for valuing fixtures and fittings.Minimum working capital required
800
Training Course Fees 
 Per person (payable to Wells & Co. Ltd) 5 day  induction course mandatory for all licensees – NB £800 for two people
500
Administration Fee
In the region of (payable to Wells & Co. Ltd in advance) to cover e.g. premises license changes, solicitors fees, and agreement
400
Advance Rent
In the region of (usually 1 month) 
2,520
Working Capital
Minimum working capital required
8,000
Fixtures and Fittings
 Estimated valuation (paid to the outgoing licensee via the valuer at least 7 days in advance) to purchase e.g. carpets, curtains, tables and chairs, kitchen equipment. 
34,000

Ongoing Costs

Service Charge
Payable monthly, to include: Cellar cooling service, Buildings insurance, Fire Compliance, Boiler maintenance (tenancies only). NICEIC Electrical Test (tenancies only)
1,820
Accountancy Services
fees for a nominated accountant
2,600
Stocktaking Services
We recommend all licensees should have six professional stocktakes per annum
1,560
Rent
In the region of (payable monthly in advance)
30,250
Please note that these are estimated figures, given as a guide only. Goods and services may be subject to VAT.

Pub Details

The Square, Woburn Road, Woburn Sands, Bedfordshire, MK17 8SY
Community local
Total Investment 20k - 30k
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