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Partnership Tenancies

What is a Partnership Tenancy?

Our Partnerships are designed to give you more support, more tools, and more opportunities to grow. While you focus on running your pub, we’ll help you streamline operations, reduce costs, and drive sales - setting you up for long-term success.

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Business Coaching

Our tenanted business partners benefit from an enhanced level of support; you’ll receive;

Regular guidance and reviews from our Head of Tenanted Business Partnerships to help you grow with confidence.
Elevated marketing support, with access to Shepherd Neame’s customer database, plus targeted campaigns and tools to boost footfall and track performance.
Food and drinks expertise, including specialist support across wines, spirits, menu creation, food development, staff training, and customer events.

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Financial Guidance

With a fixed ingoing deposit of £15k as a Tenanted Business Partner, you’ll have;

Access to dedicated accounting partners who provide monthly management accounts and quarterly financial health checks.
Reduced utility bills, with preferential gas and electricity rates through our group utility contract.
Lower operating costs through exclusive purchasing rates across key areas of your business - from supplies and equipment to services and subscriptions like Sky Sports.

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Property & Tech Support

Included in the cost of the Partnership fee, you’ll also receive:

A dedicated surveyor to support your pub, with opportunities for development and investment.
Access to a compliance pack where all statutory testing is organised and administered for you.
Safety made simple, with direct access to expert advice on health & safety, food safety, and fire safety.
An All-in-One Tech Package, including reliable connectivity, POS systems, phone access, business email, website domain, card payment systems, and customer WiFi - everything you need to run efficiently.

Your success is our priority

With the right support, tools, and expertise behind you, a Partnership Tenancy Agreement gives your pub everything it needs to thrive.

Call our tenancy recruitment team on 01795 542132 or email us at [email protected].

Our Partners

Our tenants are a testament to the success of our enhanced partnership approach, which combines greater support, flexibility, and a shared ambition to drive a thriving business forward.

From pub launch support to traditional tenancies transitioning to our partnership model, here you can read first-hand stories, explore publican experiences, and discover why this model works so well - it could work for you, too!

The White Horse

Having worked at the pub since she was 14, Emma-Lily describes taking it on as a “pinch me” moment and credits the brewery’s support network for giving her confidence.

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The Swan & Dog

The Swan & Dog in Great Chart has recently moved to a Tenancy Partnership from a managed pub within our estate. The new tenant reflects on the transition and how the Partnership model works wonders for their new business.

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Find your perfect pub

From thriving city-centre bars to characterful village locals, our pubs offer the perfect business opportunity for your next venture.

With our Tenanted Business Partnership, you’ll benefit from a true partnership approach, combining the freedom to run your business your way with enhanced support from an experienced, dedicated team.

Whether you’re taking on your first pub or looking for a fresh challenge, we’re with you every step of the way.