Nags Head
The Nags Head is a well-established community pub on the approach to Sawley, offering an excellent opportunity for a passionate and ambitious Pub Partner to build on the strong foundations created by the current operator. Benefiting from a loyal customer base, growing reputation, popular live entertainment, sports viewing and strong community engagement, the pub has become a valued local hub where people come together to socialise, relax and celebrate. The business operates from a two-room layout with a single bar serving both areas and benefits from a large customer car park, spacious external drinking area with smoking shelter and a large commercial kitchen. The pub attracts a broad mix of customers including loyal regulars, mature daytime drinkers, darts teams, weekend entertainment guests, local families, dog owners and community groups.
One of the biggest opportunities at The Nags Head is the continued development of its food offer. Currently trading on an approximate 80/20 wet-led split, the pub has already demonstrated strong demand for quality, value-led home-cooked food, breakfasts and Sunday lunches. There is significant potential to increase food sales through traditional pub classics, family dining, expanded breakfast and Sunday lunch offerings, seasonal menus and catering linked to community events and functions. This opportunity would suit an operator with a passion for hospitality, strong community focus and food experience who can further grow sales, increase customer frequency and cement The Nags Head's position as the heart of the local community.
What’s in it for you?
- 20% share of weekly wet sales, excluding VAT.
- Keep 100% of the food sales.
- Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost. (*deposits can vary dependant on business – ask us for more details*)
- Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV License.
As part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI-powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know – all hiring decisions are still made by our people.
