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If you dream of running your own business, then a Shepherd Neame tenancy could be just for you. We have a diverse estate of more than 230 tenanted pubs, inns and hotels run by successful independent entrepreneurs across the South East.
Your Perfect Pub
Run A Pub With Shepherd Neame
We don’t believe one size fits all. As an independent brewer and pub operator, we are able to take a long-term view of our business. We feel your pub should reflect your personal vision, and maximise the opportunities specific to its marketplace. We want you to do it your way but with our help, which is why we provide a comprehensive range of in-house support services to help you achieve your business ambitions.
Whether you’re new to the industry or an experienced licensee, we have put together a handy six-step guide to taking on a tenancy with us, and you can rest assured that our friendly team will be on hand to help every step of the way. And if we think you’re the perfect person for the pub, we can even offer financial assistance to help you get started.
Questions?
Use our FAQ to find answers to the most commonly asked questions.
What is a Tenancy agreement?
A. An agreement between a person who rents a brewery-owned public house from the brewery, and runs the business as a self-employed licensee.
How long does a tenancy agreement last?
A. It is a rolling three-year agreement. It is not excluded from the Landlord & Tenant Act and at the end of the initial and any subsequent three-year term, the licensee has the right to a further three-year term. Rent is agreed before the tenancy starts or is renewed and is not increased annually in line with the RPI, but is discounted from the full market rent in Years One and Two of the term, to allow tenants to invest and grow their business. Should you wish to leave, you need to give the company six months’ written notice.
Case Studies
Our licensees also reap the benefits of being part of a larger group, so they are able to access favourable purchasing terms from some of our suppliers, along with our administrative resources and specialist skills.
The effectiveness of our approach has been demonstrated by the success of our tenanted pubs, many of which command national attention. Some of our latest award-winners include:
Want to find out more?
Open days
If you are interested in becoming a Shepherd Neame licensee come along to one of our Open Days, a relaxed session where you can chat to our friendly team.
Contact us
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Call our Recruitment Co-ordinator on 01795 542132 or click below to email our recruitment team.
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