Our Retail Food Agreement is perfect for people passionate about pubs and obsessed with serving great food and an unforgettable experience every time! With low ingoing costs, all the training and support you need to get you settled and raring to succeed and offering the opportunity to earn an unlimited share of sales and profit, backed up with a guaranteed annual retained sum to provide you with some peace of mind.
- A guaranteed annual retained sum of £25,000.
- A 20% share of weekly sales, excluding vat.
- A bonus payment if your pub exceeds budget – 10% of your pubs total profit above budget, paid bi-annually.
- Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit, we will even pay for your legal fees. See ‘Things to consider’ for more information.
- Accommodation provided, with most bills covered, except the council tax
- All of your stock, including food, and all associated consumables are supplied for free 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!).
Things to consider
In addition to the £5k security deposit required for this agreement, you will need to cover 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.