Fox & Hounds, Riseley
Bedford

Fox & Hounds, Riseley

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Key Highlights

  • Traditional country pub, full of character, with exposed beams benefitting from recent internal and external investment
  • Well established food trade with an excellent reputation for quality and service
  • Ample parking with attractive garden patio area and smoking provision
  • 100 internal covers situated throughout the trade areas, also offering the option of a private dining facility
  • Spacious three bedroom private accommodation in good order

Pub Overview

The Fox and Hounds is a quality destination food business, with a very well established reputation. The business benefits from one large bar allowing 25 covers, a snug area with 20 covers which can also be used for private dining occasions, along with a 44 cover restaurant. Externally the business has a delightful very large garden area with patio and smoking provision, adding another 100 covers ideal for alfresco dining. It has recently seen much capital investment from both Wells & Co and the current business operator. It has a fully equipped commercial catering kitchen, separate prep room and walk in fridge, staff W/C and good sized ground floor cellar.

Suitable Applicants

This business would suit an experienced catering or multi-site food operator with a proven track record of developing a quality pub dining experience, ideally knowledgeable in marketing to a wide consumer base to attract guests from neighbouring villages and towns.

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
£32,700
Security Deposit
Payable in advance to Wells to cover charges incurred by your business  (If your business is to operate as a limited company a bond of £10,000 is required, together with a personal guarantee for all directors)
£12,000
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
Working Capital
Minimum working capital required
£10,000
Stock & Glassware
In the region of to cover the value of opening stock
£5,000
Valuers Fee
In the region of (paid to valuer) for valuing fixtures and fittings.
£800
Advanced Rent
In the region of (usually 1 month) - negotiable
£4,000
Fixtures & Fittings
 Estimated valuation to purchase e.g. carpets, curtains, tables and chairs, kitchen equipment (£ est)
£45,000
ANTICIPATED RETAINED INCOME
Drink Sales
FMT
£277,222 
Food Sales
FMT
£447,200
Gaming Machines
FMT
n/a

FMT = Fair Maintainable Trade

Ongoing Costs

Service Charge
Payable monthly, to include: Cellar cooling service, Buildings insurance, Fire Compliance, Boiler maintenance (tenancies only). NICEIC Electrical Test (tenancies only)
£3,396
Accountancy Services
Fees for a nominated accountant (in the region of)
£2,820
Stocktaking Services
Six professional stocktakes per annum recommended
£1,269
Rent
In the region of (payable monthly in advance)
£48,000
Please note that these are estimated figures, given as a guide only. Goods and services may be subject to VAT.

Pub Details

54 High Street, Riseley, Bedfordshire, MK44 1DT
Destination community food
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Could this be the pub for you?

Please ring 01234 244453 to speak with our recruitment team