Has anyone ever started afresh?
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DeanoVilla
One Bloody Number
Anyone ever run a pub?
Is there money to be made? Bit dubious what with all the news of pubs closing left right and centre, but surely if lots are closed now that means there's more business for the ones that remain open?
Marstons do a franchise. Initital investment of 15k which I could cover with my redundancy money.
For the 15k they give you a pub, fully kitted out with kitchen, and everything you need. They do all the leg work in finding you suppliers and also do all the work when it comes to paying utility bills etc, which means all you are left with is the day to day running and making it as profitable as possible.
I realise it would be hard work and a hell of a lot of long unsociable hours, but I'd be my own boss, have full control over how I want the pub to run, and I reckon I'd quite enjoy it.
Just dunno if there's money to be made in the industry any more.
Is there money to be made? Bit dubious what with all the news of pubs closing left right and centre, but surely if lots are closed now that means there's more business for the ones that remain open?
Marstons do a franchise. Initital investment of 15k which I could cover with my redundancy money.
For the 15k they give you a pub, fully kitted out with kitchen, and everything you need. They do all the leg work in finding you suppliers and also do all the work when it comes to paying utility bills etc, which means all you are left with is the day to day running and making it as profitable as possible.
I realise it would be hard work and a hell of a lot of long unsociable hours, but I'd be my own boss, have full control over how I want the pub to run, and I reckon I'd quite enjoy it.
Just dunno if there's money to be made in the industry any more.
James06
Vital Football Legend
have you asked johnny gee?
I know a couple who have run a few pubs, he's a head chef and she's the manageress. They've had proper top quality foody pubs out in the sticks and enjoy it, but they've done it all their lives.
I also know another couple at the opposite end of the scale who have their own pub on the outskirts of glasgow.
In the first instance the main issue is unsocial hours, and keeping the place profitable by maintaining standards, getting costing right and keeping one step ahead of rivals, which isn't easy and is very hard work.
In the second instance the pub is run pretty much by it's punters - the main issue is protection rackets, robbery, drug raids and violence.
It's no picnic either way, that's for sure.
I know a couple who have run a few pubs, he's a head chef and she's the manageress. They've had proper top quality foody pubs out in the sticks and enjoy it, but they've done it all their lives.
I also know another couple at the opposite end of the scale who have their own pub on the outskirts of glasgow.
In the first instance the main issue is unsocial hours, and keeping the place profitable by maintaining standards, getting costing right and keeping one step ahead of rivals, which isn't easy and is very hard work.
In the second instance the pub is run pretty much by it's punters - the main issue is protection rackets, robbery, drug raids and violence.
It's no picnic either way, that's for sure.
DeanoVilla
One Bloody Number
Malvern is hardley Glasgow.
I'd be going down the posh foody pub route I reckon. I'm thinking iPad menu's, LCD screens showing beer prices that change like the stock market depending on what's selling, fancy decor...
Hopefully attract the right clientel, so wouldn't have to worry too much about violence.
I'd be going down the posh foody pub route I reckon. I'm thinking iPad menu's, LCD screens showing beer prices that change like the stock market depending on what's selling, fancy decor...
Hopefully attract the right clientel, so wouldn't have to worry too much about violence.
James06
Vital Football Legend
I think you'd be suprised which ones make the most money. The couple I know who have had exactly the pub you're talking about scrape by. The fella in glasgow is minted - his wristwatch is worth half my house!
But i know what you mean for the lifestyle - i'd want the same.
Just as a bit of early market research though, who do you think your punters will be? What age group and background? Will they be impressed or might they be bamboozled by ipad menus for example?
IMO for those type places (because they are often out the way a bit) its all about the reputation which comes from the grub, the venue and the service.
But i know what you mean for the lifestyle - i'd want the same.
Just as a bit of early market research though, who do you think your punters will be? What age group and background? Will they be impressed or might they be bamboozled by ipad menus for example?
IMO for those type places (because they are often out the way a bit) its all about the reputation which comes from the grub, the venue and the service.
James06
Vital Football Legend
Always makes me chuckle on them home development programmes when Sarah Beeny, oozing class and with her fantastic knockers will say ''I'd advise you to simply skim that over and paint it magnolia, keeping things cheap, fresh, clean and inoffensive - maximising profit and creating an appealing space'' (they always say space)
and then some cocky overstyled gobshite blonde bint with dark roots, big sunglasses, high heels a big belt buckle and no class whatsover will say ''well we've actually decided to put a great big fuck off stained glass window depicting jesus christ's resurection as a symbol of the rebirth of the property and goodness overseeing the development going forward''
Then wondering why on earth it still hasnt flogged when they've halved the asking price 6 months after it went on the market.
