Greene King to take Hive and Nest to Scotland
Hive Pubs and Nest Pubs will be rolled out in Scotland under Belhaven Pub Partners.
Brewer and pub operator Greene King has announced that it plans to launch its franchise brands in Scotland for the first time.
Its Hive Pubs and Nest Pubs franchise concepts will be rolled out in Scotland under the umbrella of Belhaven Pub Partners, building on its work in England whereby Greene King currently operates over 70 franchise pubs.
Belhaven Pub Partners expects to open its first franchise pub in Scotland by April this year, with plans for more franchise openings across the country in 2025 already lined up.
"We’re thrilled to be bringing our franchise pub concepts to Scotland, which is a major step forward for our business," says Dan Robinson, managing director of Greene King Pub Partners. "Our aim is to support our franchisees every step of the way as they build thriving pubs at the heart of their local communities and we look forward to working with talented operators in Scotland to achieve this."
About the concepts
Hive Pubs, Greene King’s first franchise concept, are local pubs located in the hearts of the communities they serve. They provide a range of drinks and food alongside a regular programme of entertainment and live sport.
Nest Pubs, Greene King’s second franchise concept, are wet-led pubs predominantly located on busy high streets and in communities, providing value and regular sport and entertainment, along with a pizza food offer.
A franchisee in Scotland can take over a franchise pub from £3,000 ingoing cost, which covers agreement fees, induction and on-site training. Earnings are based on a percentage of food and drink sales, with additional opportunities for profit-sharing and performance-based bonuses.
"This is a really exciting time as we introduce our franchise pub concepts into Scotland," adds Alasdair Lindsay, business development manager for Belhaven Pub Partners. "We have a pipeline of pub openings and I am actively looking for any prospective franchisees who are keen to run their own pub business with a full suite of support from Belhaven Pub Partners."
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