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RUN ROYAL OAK, HELMSLEY

Community Food Partnership Opportunity

Overview: The Royal Oak is a traditional pub with letting rooms located in the heart of the beautiful market town of Helmsley, North Yorkshire. Positioned prominently on the market square, the pub attracts a mix of loyal local customers and the significant number of tourists visiting the town's many attractions throughout the year. With five established ensuite letting rooms and total combined weekly sales of approximately £9,000, this is a fantastic opportunity to take on a well-established hospitality business with strong foundations and room for growth.

The business: The pub centres around a main bar serving both the bar/games room and lounge dining area, creating a welcoming environment for a broad range of guests. Additional seating is available to both the front and rear of the property, while the large catering kitchen supports the food offer. The business benefits from a balanced sales mix of approximately 50% wet sales, 30% food and 20% accommodation income. Key strengths include its prime market square location, five high-quality ensuite letting rooms and year-round trade driven by both locals and visitors.

The opportunity: Unexpectedly available due to the retirement of the current lessee, this is a rare chance to take over a quality pub in one of North Yorkshire's most sought-after market towns. The next operator can build on an already successful business while unlocking further growth across food, drink and accommodation. The strongest growth priorities are increasing midweek footfall through targeted promotions, maximising occupancy and yield from the letting rooms, and developing the food offer to capture more local and tourist trade.

Who we're looking for: We're looking for an experienced operator, couple or management team with previous experience running rooms-led hospitality businesses. Kitchen experience would be advantageous, although support and existing team members will be available to assist through the transition. The successful operator will have strong commercial awareness, excellent guest service standards and the confidence to maximise all revenue streams while continuing to build the pub's reputation within the community.

What's in it for you? 26% share of weekly sales excluding VAT, plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £35,000 released weekly. Low ingoing costs start with a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost. Separate owner's accommodation is included, with most bills covered except council tax and TV Licence.

Ready to take the next step? Run the Royal Oak and build on an established food, drink and accommodation business in one of North Yorkshire's most picturesque market towns. If you're ready to take ownership of a thriving hospitality business and make the most of this rare opportunity, enquire today.