Take over the Running Horse Inn, an established food-led country pub and restaurant on the outskirts of Bewdley, Worcestershire. This Greene King Pub Partners tenancy opportunity offers an estimated entry cost of £35,000, forecast annual turnover of £610,133 and forecast operator profit of £39,583.
Situated in a desirable semi-rural location, the pub offers substantial dining facilities, a large beer garden, private living accommodation and parking for approximately 50 vehicles.
The business currently operates with an established sales mix of approximately 70% food and 30% drinks, making it particularly suitable for an experienced food-led hospitality operator.
Key Business Features
- Established destination country pub and restaurant.
- Main bar accommodating 32 customers.
- Restaurant with 87 covers.
- Separate function room with 40 covers.
- Large beer garden with over 100 covers.
- Fully fitted outdoor bar.
- Customer parking for approximately 50 vehicles.
- Threebedroom private accommodation.
- Fiveyear fixedterm tenancy agreement.
- Support from Greene King Pub Partners.
Location and Customer Appeal
Located on the outskirts of Bewdley in Worcestershire, the Running Horse Inn offers a countryside setting suited to destination dining and social occasions.
The combination of restaurant facilities, bar areas, outdoor seating and private function space provides opportunities to attract customers for different occasions.
The pub's substantial parking facilities also support its appeal as a destination venue.
Revenue and Business Potential
Greene King's published financial projections include:
- Forecast annual operator turnover: £610,133.
- Forecast annual operator profit, including machine profit: £39,583.
- Forecast machine profit: £0.
- Annual rent: £40,000.
These figures are forecasts rather than verified historical trading results and should not be treated as guaranteed earnings.
Potential business development opportunities include:
- Building on the existing foodled trading model.
- Developing private functions and group bookings.
- Increasing use of the large outdoor seating area.
- Making greater use of the fully fitted outside bar.
- Promoting the venue for destination dining and special occasions.
The pub's established facilities provide an incoming operator with several ways to develop the business, subject to customer demand and the terms of the tenancy.
Investment and Tenancy Information
The estimated entry cost is £35,000, comprising:
- Tenancy deposit: £10,000.
- Estimated fixtures and fittings value: £10,000, with 25% included in the initial entry cost.
- Estimated stock: £7,500.
- Estimated working capital: £7,500.
An assisted purchase plan is available for the remaining 75% of the fixtures and fittings.
The agreement is a standard five-year fixed-term tenancy with an annual rent of £40,000.
The tenancy operates under a full tie arrangement, with access to a discounted wines, spirits and minerals price list.
Training and Support
The opportunity is offered through Greene King Pub Partners, with access to a dedicated Business Development Manager and ongoing business guidance.
The advertised Business Development Manager, Bruce Wakeling, has extensive experience in hospitality operations and provides support to pub partners.
Enquire today to explore the Running Horse Inn tenancy opportunity, review the financial projections and investment requirements, and discover the potential of this established destination pub and restaurant near Bewdley.
