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Broken Cross
Broken Cross Place, Rudheath, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7EB
Pub overview
Great canal side opportunity and scope to build a robust food offering alongside the existing wet trade.
Canal side pub with opportunity to build a bigger food operation in Cheshire. This is a character pub in a great location, and can become a destination outlet for a quality food establishment.

Open bar area but separated by split levels with a central bar. The site has a quirky look inside giving it an Olde world appearance.
Trade space | |
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Bars | 1 |
Car park spaces | 30 |
Dining rooms | 1 |
Food covers | 40 |
Gardens | 1 |
Trade kitchens | 1 |
Patio areas | 3 |
2 x double rooms and 1 x single.
Private space | |
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Private Rooms | 9 |
Lounge | 1 |
Single Bedrooms | 1 |
Double bedrooms | 2 |
Private Kitchen | 1 |
Bathrooms | 1 |
Toilets | 1 |
Office | 1 |
Rent information
Annual rent | £39,100 per annum |
Weekly rent | £751.92 per week fixed |
Notes | £39,100 per annum, £751.92 per week fixed and subject to annual RPI increase, which is capped. Paid weekly by direct debit. |
Entry costs approx £20,150 which includes fixtures and fittings, stock, glassware, crockery, cutlery, fuel and cleaning materials, legal, brokers and stocktaking fees, training fees, schedule of condition, working capital and deposit (25% of head rent, minimum £6,000). *Please note an assisted purchase may be available for the right operator and the F&F costs are shown as a 25% deposit and full cost is approx £18,000*
Brokers | £675 | Legal | £825 |
Deposit | £6,000 | Stocktaking fees | £150 |
Fixtures & fittings | £4,500 | Working capital | £5,000 |
Other costs | £3,000 | Total entry cost | £20,150 |
Agreement description
Standard Tenancy Agreement
A fixed 5 year term agreement which is contracted out of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
•Tie variations available
•Rent set at the start of the agreement, subject to the annual Retail Prices Index (RPI) which is capped
•Flexible pricing options available
•Greene King is responsible for the structure of the building
•Ability to end agreement with 6 months notice at any time with standard notice fee equal to 3 months rent
You will need to estimate the turnover you expect to achieve from the pub, with regard to food and accommodation (if applicable). Barrelage figures are given to assist you with calculations.
Calculators to help you are available on the business planning section of our website.
Trading volumes
Year | Beer (Brls) | Wine & spirits (Ltrs) | Minerals (Ltrs) |
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2016/17 | 332 | 1,274 | 3,896 |
2015/16 | 333 | 1,383 | 3,887 |
2014/15 | 314 | 1,168 | 3,706 |
Volume notes | Growth in food style operation |
Location
Set in Cheshire, the site is a pleasant community pub with the opportunity to build a food business . This would be an ideal place to stop and have a bar meal and enjoy in either the summer with the wonderful outside areas overlooking the canal side or equally in the winter to enjoy an evening in a warm cosy environment.