Run a pub with Marston's in Doncaster

Overview The Hatfields is situated in the town of Hatfield which is to the north of Doncaster and conveniently situated close to the M18.

The Hatfields is a large pub with a bar / dining area serviced from one central servery. It’s the ideal place for a family meal or a get together with friends. The pub also benefits from a popular separate function room with its own bar and entrance. The function room also has its own private garden which is perfect for photographs and to give function guests a private area to relax.

The pub attracts a broad customer base who come to the pub for both an everyday meal or to join in on a function. Most guests come from the surrounding area but the pub benefits from a large car park which is available to customers travelling from further afield. Currently, the site is performing well with weekly sales of around £19,000 and a split of 45 / 55. There is live in accommodation available onsite.

Our Community Food Partnership is perfect for people with pub or restaurant experience, passionate about pubs and obsessed with serving great food and an unforgettable experience every time! With low ingoing costs, and all the training and support you need to set you up for success, this is a great way of running your own business. This is an opportunity to earn an unlimited potential of sales backed up with a guaranteed annual retained sum to provide you with some peace of mind.

The Opportunity

What’s in it for you?

• A guaranteed annual retained sum of £35k, released weekly,
• Plus 26% 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.

Who are we looking for? Not Specified