“The ideal applicant will be an experienced operator with a background in high-volume town centre pubs/restaurants. Applicants will need the ability to seamlessly change between a strong food-focused operation and a vibrant town centre wet-let pub.
I am looking for energetic and passionate entrepreneurs with vision, who will embrace this opportunity to realise the potential of this popular pub.”
Peter Hurdle
Associate Business Development Partner, South East Region
Horsham is an up and coming, thriving town with a population of approximately 50,000. Horsham is on the upper reaches of the River Arun and on the fringes of desirable West Sussex.
Hall & Woodhouse have a number of succesful sites in Horsham and the surrounding areas, but few as impressive as The Olive Branch.
We are delighted to present you with an outstanding opportunity to become the Business Partner for a prestigious high street public house.
The Olive Branch comprises two restaurant areas, complete with a theatre kitchen and a beautifully designed and recently refurbished separate bar area, for the casual diner and post-work drinker. The secluded courtyard garden is away from the hustle and bustle of the town centre, and the front has an attractive terraced area which adjoins the pedestrianised high street.
A stunning, characterful building with a contemporary twist.
The spacious private accommodation comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a lounge. and a private kitchen.
Bedrooms – 3
Lounge – 1
Private kitchen – 1
Bathrooms – 2
Although the Olive Branch has a 65/35 wet/dry split, the segregated conservatory restaurant area and wrap around bar give a great flexible space that allows a strong wet and dry trade simultaneously.
Located on the west side of Horsham town centre, the pub’s guest base is diverse, so the pub needs to be capable of catering for a range of demographics.
*Trade volumes affected by Covid closures
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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.
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 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.
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.
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