The exterior facade of a Nest venue 'the Marquis Of  Lorne.'

About Nest Pubs

Spread your wings with a pub of your own

If you have dreamed of running your own business in the pub industry, our franchise agreements are a low-cost way to achieve your ambition.

Nest Pubs from Greene King Pub Partners provides a pub that’s ready to trade so that you can concentrate on growing your pub business and serving customers.

Learn what Nest Pubs are all about by watching our video below

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A exterior sign for 'Nest Pubs.'

Why Nest Pubs?

Ready to go

Get the keys to a pub that’s ready to go, so you can focus on delivering a great customer experience.

Comfortably close

We’ll work closely with you and be there when you need us, but will also give you the freedom to be your own boss.

Really reliable

Successful beer and pub brand with over 200 years heritage that consumers know and love.

 

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What you get from Nest

  • Drinks led pub offer which is simple to operate
  • A ready to go, fully invested pub
  • Live in accommodation, covering bills and maintenance*
  • Running costs and repairs are covered
  • Food and drink supplied – allergens, food specification books and food order guides
  • Franchise induction, training and on-going support
  • Support from a dedicated Business Development Manager
  • All relevant systems are provided - such as tills, ordering and EPOS
  • Your marketing support including materials such as menus, printed point of sale and digital

*excludes council tax and TV licence/Insurances (such as public liability and contents insurance for private accommodation)

 

What skills make a great franchisee?

Experience of pub or hospitality management is essential

Entrepreneurial skills and ambition

Go-getters that deliver great customer experiences

The ability to make your mark on a community

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Your investment requirements

  • Low in-going cost of £3,000
  • Up to £2,000 working capital
  • Franchisee is responsible for employing and paying the staff including employee national insurance contributions and other statutory deductions
  • Insurances (such as public liability and contents insurance for the private accommodation)
  • TV Licence and Council Tax for private accommodation

Greene King take care of everything else!

See a selection of the

latest opportunities with Nest Pubs below:

Testimonials

"Having Greene King stood next to us has made it feel a lot more manageable. They are so patient, so supportive, it's been life changing really."

Matt & Ysobel, The Swan, Needham Market

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Ready for the next step?

We are currently building our pipeline of prospective Hive Franchisees in all areas of England & Scotland. 

Start your journey to becoming a franchisee today.