Retail Franchises
Greene King Retailing
Greene King is one of the country's leading pub operators and brewers. We've been helping people run pubs…
Minimum Investment: £5,000
How Much Does a Bar & Pub Franchise Cost?
Typical minimum investment around £18,998 — ranging from £5,000 to £375,000 across 6 UK bar & pub opportunities.
From
£5,000
minimum investment
Typical
£18,998
median across 6 brands
Up to
£375,000
established models
Choice
6
opportunities
Cheapest Bar & Pub franchises
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Minimum Investment: £17,500
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Ale Hub
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Minimum Investment: £17,995
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vomFASS
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Minimum Investment: £20,000
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Icebar by Icehotel
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Minimum Investment: £225,000
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Cafe Rouge
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Minimum Investment: £375,000
Want a Bar & Pub franchise that fits your budget?
Take the franchise finderWhat goes into the cost of a bar & pub franchise?
The headline figure is the minimum investment — the realistic total you need to get up and running. It is usually made up of several parts:
- Franchise fee — a one-off licence fee paid to the franchisor for the brand, training and the right to operate. It is only part of the total cost.
- Set-up & equipment — vehicles, tools, stock, fit-out, technology or a unit — whatever the model needs to start trading.
- Working capital — money to cover the first few months of running costs before the business is cash-flow positive.
Across the bar & pub opportunities listed on FindMyFranchise, the minimum investment starts from £5,000, with a typical figure around £18,998 and the most established models reaching about £375,000.
Ongoing fees are separate from the start-up cost — most franchises charge a management service fee (royalty) on turnover and sometimes a marketing levy. Always check the figures in the franchise prospectus before committing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a bar & pub franchise cost?
Bar & Pub franchises on FindMyFranchise need a minimum investment from £5,000, with a typical figure around £18,998 and up to £375,000 for the most established brands. The franchise fee is only part of this — the total also covers set-up, equipment and working capital.
What is the cheapest bar & pub franchise?
The lowest-investment bar & pub franchise currently listed is Greene King Retailing, from £5,000. Browse the full list below, ordered cheapest first.
What's included in the franchise cost?
The minimum investment typically covers the one-off franchise (licence) fee, the equipment or set-up needed to start trading, and working capital for the first few months. Ongoing management service fees (royalties) and marketing levies are charged separately on turnover.
