OPERATIONAL AND PROFIT IMPROVEMENT- MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE AND SUPPORT- TURNAROUND AND RESTRUCTURING ADVICE- CREATING BUSINESS GROWTH
Providing expert industry specific advice and operational support for the licensed hospitality sector.
Overview
We have the skills, the experience and the knowledge to take any licensed premises and return the asset into a profitable and well managed operation. We have worked with numerous companies, who have entrusted us with some of their management assignments and have worked in most environments, dealt with most situations, even those that looked hopeless!
We have owned and operated a 175 site mixed tenanted and managed pub company and sold for a substantial profit.
Operated over 400 sites on behalf on Banks, Brewers, Accountants and Receivers.
We have planned and had responsibility to build substantial licensed premises, from drawing board to opening and operating and eventually selling at a profit.
Our experience is at every level and we can add huge upside to either existing or planned operations.
We understand the sector, we know the business and we deliver real results.
From providing advice on the viability of the business, running the business, alongside existing management or taking total control, managing the business and providing accurate monthly profit and loss accounts.
We specialize in getting to the heart of the problem and returning a business to its peak, enabling you to sell a business as a whole or as individual sites. We operate in hospitality with hotel management companies and restructuring firms.
Recovery management
Whether you need help with your finances, advice on theoretical matters or assistance with practical tasks, you can rely on us.
HO performs the day-to-day operational and certain financial duties.
We report to the administrators or whoever is appointed.
Regular reporting and meetings undertaken to ensure all parties are kept up to date.
All major issues are referred to the administrators for authorization and awareness.
We ensure no duplication of workload and effort.
We understand that for many financial institutions operating with the existing management team is the only option, yet often a fresh pair of eyes from an experienced management team, without an emotional attachment will provide the reassurance that all that can be done is being done.
We also offer a Competitive fee structure
Private investors
We have great experience in raising funds and investing in freehold and long leasehold qualifying properties. Previously we helped raise over £35 million through an Enterprise Investment Scheme and Capital Gains Tax Schemes.
Case Study
Private Client introduced via firm of accountants.
EIS scheme set up for client.
Sourced and purchased licensed premises for £750k.
Three year management contract signed.
Responsible both financially and operationally.
Spent £50k on refurbishment.
Three years trading profit £350k.
Sold for £1.1 million.
Total investor profit/tax saving £950k.
Management support
We have been providing advice and services to blue chip companies, Banks, Brewers, Accountants and Receivers for over 20 years.
Experienced in all types of licensed premises including, pubs, food pubs, hotels and nightclubs.
Saved millions of pounds for investors and lenders.
Managed in excess of 400 cases in administration/receivership.
Advice on disposal strategy.
£70 million of acquisition experience.
Launched an EIS/CGT scheme, raised £35m to acquire over 40 freehold properties.
Feasibility reports produced on the viability of the company.
Recommendations on savings and negotiating new buying terms.
All legislation dealt with (EHO, HSE, licensing).
Cash and stock controls implemented and monitored.
Key performance indicators reviewed and acted upon.
Marketing plan introduced to maximise sales.
Staff motivated and responding to experienced operators.
Timely and accurate monthly management accounts produced, with reconciled balance sheet.
Purchase ledger payments, PAYE and VAT returns.
Premises not just held, but driven forward.
Payroll managed.
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