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Wetherspoon has developed its business and knowledge from operating pubs for over 45 years. To become a Wetherspoon franchisee, you need to meet certain financial and operational requirements and be able to demonstrate leadership, with the ability to work within a structured and defined operating model. Applications are welcomed from existing pub and/or hospitality operators, including single operators, students’ unions and multisite franchise operators. 

Wetherspoon is open to granting worldwide franchises, including across the United Kingdom and European Union.

The franchisee will be required to purchase/lease a suitable property, convert it and fund the set-up and ongoing franchising costs. There are various ways to fund a Wetherspoon franchise, with help from lenders available; however, in order to begin the process, an interested person or entity would need to have a certain level of unencumbered funds to cover a percentage of the costs.

Franchise agreements run typically for five or 10 years, with the option to renew.

To arrange an initial meeting, complete the website form or contact us: [email protected]

Induction training is provided for the franchisee’s ‘key person’ and for additional roles which will support the single, or multiple, franchises to be operated. It is separate from, and in addition to, the training for pub management and other employees’ positions.

There are several factors affecting profitability, including the location and size of the pub. Sales and profit estimates will be discussed as part of the selection process.

Exclusive trading areas form part of any initial franchise discussions.

Wetherspoon’s managed pubs operate in a wide range of properties and locations, including towns, cities, airports, rail stations and shopping centres. The company recommends an internal customer area of at least 3,000 square feet. However, smaller pubs can also be successful. The building’s location is crucial – Wetherspoon’s experienced architects can create successful pubs from unusual spaces.

Achieving the level of sales and standard of operation expected of a Wetherspoon pub would not be possible without well-trained and motivated employees. Wetherspoon sees fair treatment of employees as crucial to consistently growing sales and profits and providing high standards to customers. As part of their agreement, all franchisees are required to deliver Wetherspoon’s ‘employee promise’.