Pub
Dunnichen Stone
Overview
The Dunnichen Stone is a family-friendly pub, based just off the off the A90 main road in Forfar. This popular community pub attracts customers visiting nearby local businesses, retail outlets and hotels. Boasting a wide food offer and Marston's branded menu the pub also has a pizza kitchen, kids' play area, and a lovely patio for long lunches and sunset drinks.
The pub is currently taking around £12,000 a week on average with a 20/80 wet to food split in sales, so very food focused and therefore we need an experienced food operator/manager with a good knowledge of running a successful food operation and marketing promotions, events and reasons to visit. Which is reflected in the an enhanced turnover share offer to set you up for success
What's in it for you?
* 32% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT) plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £35K (released weekly)
* Incentive bonuses based on business performance and standard audits.
* Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost.
* Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV Licence
If this is not the pub for you do you know someone who might be interested? If so, let us know using our Refer a Friend scheme and if they're offered, we will give you a £1,000 (Terms & conditions apply)
The Opportunity
What's in it for you?
* A guaranteed annual retained sum of £35k, released weekly,
* Plus a % share of weekly sales, excluding vat
* Incentive bonuses based on business performance and standard audits.
* Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost. See 'Things to consider' for more information.
* Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV License.
* All of your stock, including food, and all associated consumables are supplied by Marston's, although you will be responsible for managing it once it has been delivered.
* Comprehensive induction training and ongoing support and training.
* A dedicated area manager working with you to help you grow the business.
* Access to our 450 strong-support teams whenever you need them – including Marketing, Recruitment and Food and Drink specialists.
* All our Pub Partners get access to our FREE Learning, Development and Training platform Campus (a package worth over £300).
What's expected from you:
Our Community Food Partnership pubs are food-led businesses, operating our Marston's corporate menu. It's a proven business-model, perfect for self-sufficient hospitality managers with a creative flair, who can drive sales, standards and guest experience.
In addition to the £5k security deposit required for this agreement, you will need to cover legal costs (£360), and your own insurance (except building insurance, which we'll cover). Also, you'll want to start thinking about your team; taking care of paying them and all other employment matters.
Before we all sign the agreement and see you heading into a whole new life, you'll just need to show us proof that you've had independent financial advice from an accountant and solicitor and have completed a sustainable business plan, in accordance with the Pubs Code. And, of course, obtain your personal licence (which we can help with) and complete your induction training.
It's a five-year commitment, so you have loads of time to build the business and get it performing brilliantly but, if you do want to leave early, there's always the option of six months' notice with a 'break' clause in the contract.