Flying Squirrel, Bradford - Bradford
Flying Squirrel, Bradford - Bradford
RUN THE FLYING SQUIRREL, BRADFORD
Community Food Partnership
Overview:
The Flying Squirrel is a successful food-led community pub in Bradford that benefited from a substantial £300,000 investment in 2025, transforming it into Marston’s popular Two Door concept. Combining family-friendly dining, live sport and a vibrant community atmosphere, this established pub partnership opportunity offers strong trading performance, modern facilities and excellent growth potential. Located in a prime position close to Bradford city centre, The Flying Squirrel is already a destination venue with a loyal customer base and a strong reputation within the local area.
The business:
Currently trading at approximately £14,000 per week, The Flying Squirrel enjoys a balanced revenue mix, with sales split evenly between food and drink. Positioned on a busy retail park with excellent access to both the M62 and M606, the pub benefits from strong visibility, convenient access and a steady flow of customers. The investment has created a versatile venue that caters for a wide range of occasions, from family meals and casual dining to live sport and social gatherings. Features include Sky Sports, TNT Sports, darts, pool, interactive entertainment and welcoming outdoor trading spaces, providing multiple reasons for customers to visit throughout the week.
The opportunity:
With significant investment already completed and a proven trading model in place, The Flying Squirrel is perfectly positioned for continued growth. There is an opportunity to further increase food sales, drive repeat visits and strengthen community engagement through local events, sports occasions and family-focused activities. By continuing to deliver excellent guest experiences and maximising the potential of the Two Door concept, the successful operator can build on existing momentum and further develop one of Bradford’s leading community food pubs.
Who we're looking for:
We're looking for an experienced food-led operator with a passion for hospitality, strong commercial awareness and a track record of delivering excellent customer experiences. The ideal partner will be confident managing both food and drink operations while creating a welcoming environment for families, local residents, sports fans and community groups. Strong leadership skills, high operational standards and a proactive approach to driving sales and local engagement will be key to building on the pub’s existing success.
What's in it for you?
• 26% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT), plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £35,000, released weekly.
• Incentive bonuses based on business performance and operational standards.
• Low ingoing costs, starting with a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost.
• Accommodation included, with most household bills covered except Council Tax and TV Licence.
Ready to take the next step?
Run The Flying Squirrel and take on a thriving community food pub with significant recent investment, strong sales and an established customer base. With a successful food and drink offer, excellent location and opportunities to further grow trade through food, sport and community engagement, this is an exciting chance to build on an already successful business. If you're ready to lead a high-performing pub partnership in Bradford, we'd love to hear from you.