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Stirrup Stane, Livingston |
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Maryhill Tavern, Glasgow |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsPubs AvailableHow much is the rent on the pub? Will the pub be refurbished before I move in? Does Iona offer any finance? Is there just one standard lease? Do I have to buy all my beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks from Iona? How long does it take from applying for a pub to actually getting in there and running it? About YouWhat qualifications do I need to run a pub? I have never ran a pub before, will this be a problem? Is there a minimum/maximum age that I can take on a pub? Can I take on a pub on my own or do I have to be a couple? I have a bad credit history will this be a problem? How much is the rent on the pub?Each pub has the rent calculated on an individual basis and depends on a variety of factors including size of the premises, location, previous trading history etc. We can advise you on the rent for any of the available pubs. Will the pub be refurbished before I move in?Our lease ensures that the property is of an agreed high standard on hand-over or shortly after hand-over. Does Iona offer any finance?We do not offer finance to purchase the lease. We suggest that you seek independent financial advice regarding raising the funds necessary. Can we do food at the pub?Yes, the majority of our pubs have kitchen facilities. You will need to ensure that all relevant certificates and Health & Safety procedures are in place before food can be sold. We can also look at the option of installing or upgrading the kitchen if food has previously not been sold on the premises and there is a market to do so. Is there just one standard lease?No, we have a variety of variations which can be applied to each lease depending on circumstances of the ingoing tenant. Do I have to buy all my beers,wines, spirits and soft drinks from Iona?No, Each of our leases vary on what products you are tied to buy from Iona, however the majority are tied on both draught and bottled beers. How long does it take from applying for a pub to actually getting in there and running it?This can vary from anything between 3 weeks to 3 months depending on a variety of factors including your financial position, legals from both ingoing and outgoing tenants and the licences required for the premises manager. What qualifications do I need to run a pub?You will need to have a Personal Licence (SCPLH), if you do not currently have this you can undertake the course and and obtain the Personal Licence with us. This is a one day course and can be done at various locations throughout Scotland, including Glasgow and Edinburgh and are held on a regular basis. Do you provide any training?Yes we provide full support to our tenants for those who have no experience in running a pub to those that have extensive experience. See our training section for further details of the various courses and support that we provide you with. I have never ran a pub before, will this be a problem?If you have no experience of running a pub before, this will not be a problem and we can aid you in all the necessary skills you will need. An absolute must is enthusiasm, and realisation that this will be hard work, some understanding and appreciation of running a business will also help, although not essential. Is there a minimum/maximum age that I can take on a pub?Yes, 18 is the minimum age to take on a pub, however there is no maximum age limit. Can I take on a pub on my ownor do I have to be a couple?You can be single, a couple, a business partnership or Limited Company. I have a bad credit history will this be a problem?We will look at every case individually. We never rule anything out without looking at it first. Any other questions?You may have other questions that are not listed here, please feel free
to give us a call or email us at the following: 0141 552 4494 or email lesley.welsh@g1group.co.uk |
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