Facilities

Garden
Commercial Kitchen
Private accommodation

Energetic, sport‑loving community hub

The Bumble Bee presents an exciting opportunity to take the helm of a much-loved community pub in the heart of Flitwick. With a rich history of local trade and strong community connections, this compact, wet-led venue is perfectly positioned to become the go-t...

Important Information

Agreement A 5 year Hive Pub franchise agreement.
Guaranteed Income £20,000
Turnover share 36% of Food Sales 20.5% of Drink Sales
Profit share 7%
Bonus £7,500
Annual Estimated Total Sales £712,400
Estimated Annual Franchise Retained Income £40,678
You will earn a guaranteed income of £20,000 per annum (paid at £385 per week), plus a percentage of net food and drink sales (also paid weekly). In addition, you can earn up to £7,500 bonus per annum based on your audited standards and a share of the profit (paid quarterly) if your business is successful. The estimated annual franchisee retained income quoted includes profit share and 50% of the total bonus opportunity available. Earnings are uncapped and can increase or decrease dependent on franchisee performance.
Income explained You will earn a guaranteed income of £20,000 per annum (paid at £385 per week), plus a percentage of net food and drink sales (also paid weekly). In addition, you can earn up to £7,500 bonus per annum based on your audited standards and a share of the profit (paid quarterly) if your business is successful. The estimated annual franchisee retained income quoted includes profit share and 50% of the total bonus opportunity available. Earnings are uncapped and can increase or decrease dependent on franchisee performance.
Entry cost of £5,000 is payable on change day. This includes legal fees and start up training costs. An extra £3,000 will be required as working capital, to ensure there is sufficient cash flow in the business before we make our first payment to you. You will be responsible for paying any staff wages including Employers National Insurance, liability insurances to protect the business and the public, TV licence and council tax for private accommodation.
Entry Costs £5,000

Alex De Araujo

Business Development Manager

‘What started out as a job behind the bar turned into a love for pubs and hospitality for me. 13 years later I continue to work in pubs as Business Development Manager with experience across Managed and Leased and Tenanted pubs. I believe this has given me a unique understanding of both the operational and strategic sides of running a pub business, which enable me to help the pub franchisees I support to run great pub businesses of their own. For me, working collaboratively with my franchise partners is key as this results in great ideas shared with one another that everyone learns from, creating even better pub businesses together.’