The Top Bell in Leighton Buzzard presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced operator to take on a well-established community pub with significant future potential. Located in a prominent position within the town, the pub benefits from a loyal local customer base, strong visibility, and a welcoming atmosphere that has made it a popular destination for both regulars and visitors alike.
A substantial investment is planned for the business, creating a fantastic platform for a new operator to drive sales and further develop the pub’s offer. The refurbishment will enhance the customer experience, strengthen the pub’s appeal within the local market, and provide an excellent opportunity for an ambitious operator to establish the Top Bell as a leading venue in the area. The successful candidate will be able to build on the investment by delivering exceptional hospitality, engaging with the local community, and developing a vibrant events and entertainment calendar.
We are seeking a self-motivated and customer-focused operator with a passion for hospitality, great standards, and a proven ability to grow trade through strong community engagement. Whether through quality drinks, live entertainment, sports viewing, or local events, the ideal publican will be enthusiastic about maximising the opportunities presented by this investment and creating a thriving, sustainable business at the heart of Leighton Buzzard.
Living Accommodation
- The upper floor cohouses the managers private accommodation comprising three bedrooms, living room, commercial kitchen, office and bathroom.
About the Agreement – The Punch Unity Social Managed Partnership
Ready to run your own business, manage your own team, and define your own wage structure? Love working closely with the Unity Social Operations Manager to build an incredible pub legacy with uncompromising standards and standout guest experiences? Then the Unity Social Managed Partnership is the perfect option for you. The MP model covers all costs (pub and accommodation), and you directly employ and pay your team.
Alongside day-to-day support and a brilliant framework to grow your business, you get an uncapped cut of top-line turnover to pay yourself and your team it’s your structure to own. Unity Social Partnerships are for pub-obsessed entrepreneurs who want to create lasting legacies and become the hub of their community. Your Area Manager will work closely with you to amplify the unique identity of the Lord Nelson as it’s a true partnership.
Why choose a Unity Social Partnerships Agreement?
It’s a fantastic way to kick-start your business, providing you with all the tools to succeed and an Operations Manager always available in the passenger seat as you drive your business to success. All you need to bring is your flair, personality, care, passion, and local knowledge.
We look after our Partners with:
- A five-year agreement, rent-free.
- Newly invested pub
- Partner earnings of 20% of net sales to pay yourself and your team.
- Performance bonus.
- Paid for living accommodation, including bills and maintenance.
- Drinks range and marketing materials included.
- Best-in-class Business Support Advisors and Operations Managers to support you.
- An award-winning and free induction course with ongoing training and marketing support.
- A £1000 deposit.
- Cost of business rates covered.
- Cost of Sky and TNT sport included.
- New infinite system in every pub.
- Entertainment allowance.
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