Forester’s Arms Highlights:
Private Accommodation:
Main Living Space:
2 x Double Bedrooms
Large Lounge with Partitioned Office
Bathroom
Smaller Living Room / Office / Store Room
Separate Flat:
2 x Bedrooms
Private Kitchen / Living Room
Bathroom
Private Entrance with Staircase
Kirdford is an idyllic village and civil parish in the Chichester District of West Sussex, near the town of Petworth, located 6.5 miles southwest of the village. Brimming with history and character, Kirdford is home to a Grade I listed 12th century stone-built church of St John The Baptist. The village centre has a recreation ground with a small pavilion, football pitch, tennis court and a stoolball area, as well as a village shop and hall.
Kirdford is on several walking routes and footpaths through the beautiful South Downs National Park, as well as on routes for cycling and horse riding.
| Illustration of Year 1 Ingoings (excludes rent) | Net | VAT | Inc VAT | ||
| Deposit | £ 7,500 | N/A | £ 7,500 | ||
| Training Fee | £ 1,000 | £ 200 | £ 1,200 | ||
| Change of DPS | £ 254 | £ 46 | £ 300 | ||
| Digital Asset Fee | £ 250 | £ 50 | £ 300 | ||
| Working Capital*** | £ 20,000 | N/A | £ 20,000 | ||
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| F&F (Purchase Agreement Option B) | Enquire | Enquire | Enquire | ||
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E&OE
Trade opportunities are open for the new Business Partner to capitalise on, but traditionally the Forester’s Arms has had a strong community presence and a well respected food offering. Currently the pub’s guest base includes couples, food enthusiasts, families, independent diners/drinkers, and regulars
*Trade volumes have been affected by the pub closure in 2024 during the investment scheme
| “This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong, charismatic Business Partner(s) with loads of entrepreneurial spirit to run a recently refurbished pub, could it be the pub to rent for you?
We’re looking for an operator who is willing to put in the hard work and focus on the goals to succeed in achieving an amazing business. Ideally our new BP will be enthusiastic, motivating and passionate and, with our support, will be able to provide amazing hospitality; grow sales; motivate their team through exceptional leadership; and deliver and maintain the high standards required for guests to have an exceptional experience. A love of pubs and a strong working knowledge of fresh food is essential to succeed at The Forester’s Arms.” Peter Hurdle Business Development Partner |
British Institute of Innkeeping: https://www.bii.org/
British Beer and Pub Association: https://beerandpub.com/
Pre-Entry Awareness Training (PEAT): https://www.bii.org/BII/Industry-Advice/PEAT.aspx
Personal Licence: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-licence-application–2
*Fair Maintainable Trade (FMT):
FMT is the level of turnover and profit that we believe that the business is capable of delivering if being operated competently. The FMT is usually calculated by the Business Development Partner for the pub to rent, who will produce a shadow profit and loss account for the business which supports the rent. A copy of the shadow profit and loss account will be provided during the recruitment process.
Code of Practice:
Please see our Code of Practice for more information on FMT and rent. The Fair Maintainable Trade is not a guarantee of levels of trade or profit that will be made from the business – we strongly recommend you seek appropriate independent legal and business advice as part of your Business Plan.
**The Full Investment Breakdown:
The Full Investment Breakdown for each public house is higher than the minimum investment we will accept. This is because potential Business Partners with the minimum investment available can still be accepted as we are able to offer them financial support for the rest of the monies.
***Working Capital:
The working capital incorporates the purchase of stock, glassware, loose catering effects and valuer fees – please note the number quoted on this website are based on estimates. The exact costs will be determined on the day you take on the public house by independent valuers and stock takers. Please see our Code of Practice for more information about investment.
****Business Rates Payable:
This figure reflects the current multipliers for 2025/2026 and the 40% hospitality relief, effective until 31/03/2026.
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