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Greene King Pub Partners Hits 100 Franchises, Plans 30 More in 2026 With First Moves Into Wales and South West England

Greene King casts franchising as its path to modernise venues.

Overview

  • Early 2026 pipeline sites include Millwrights in Aylesbury, The Freemasons Arms in Wigan and The Flag Inn in Egerton.
  • To support the rollout, the division has hired two business development managers to cover the expanded territory.
  • In 2025 the franchise arm entered Scotland under the Belhaven brand and delivered six‑figure refurbishments, including The Tarbet in Edinburgh and The Dolphin in Melbourn.
  • Franchise opportunities start at about £3,000, covering the agreement fee, induction and initial training for prospective operators.
  • Operators’ income is tied to shares of food and drink sales with additional profit‑sharing and performance incentives.