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12 January 2023
Ed Pearse Wheatley
Our essential guide to opening a cafe / ...

Article 1: Let’s create a Business Plan / Landlord Pack 

Article 2: How to find your perfect location? 

Article 3: The Art of the deal - How to negotiate a lease

Article 4 - Who are you gonna call? The professionals you may need. 

Our essential guide to opening a  cafe / restaurant / bar
29 November 2021
Ed Pearse Wheatley
We're Hiring!

We’re offering an entry role in the hospitality consultancy space. Come work with some of the most exciting brands up and down the UK.

We're Hiring!
22 April 2021
Ed Pearse Wheatley
How do you fit out a shop on a budget?

So you are about to take on a site. What’s your plan for fitting it out? We sit down with Ed Barry, owner of Over Under coffee, to learn from his experiences.

How do you fit out a shop on a budget?
5 January 2021
Ed Pearse Wheatley
How to make a landlord pack

A landlord deck is a brief business plan presented to a landlord during a commercial lease application. It can make or break your chances on successfully negotiating a premium site for your next shop. Here’s how to make a winning deck for a new cafe or restaurant.

How to make a landlord pack
Ed Pearse Wheatley
11 March 2022

We work in beauty now, with the amazing Hunter Collective!

Ed Pearse Wheatley
11 March 2022
We work in beauty now, with the amazing Hunter Collective!

Cafe Ventures has moved into the beauty industry, helping Hunter Collective sign site number three.

Ed Pearse Wheatley
16 February 2022

Urban Baristas heading to South Kensington

Ed Pearse Wheatley
16 February 2022
Urban Baristas heading to South Kensington

Urban Baristas will be bringing their antipodean vibes to South Kensington this April.

Ed Pearse Wheatley
29 November 2021

We're Hiring!

Ed Pearse Wheatley
29 November 2021
We're Hiring!

We’re offering an entry role in the hospitality consultancy space. Come work with some of the most exciting brands up and down the UK.

Ed Pearse Wheatley
10 November 2021

Bread Ahead in Bromley 'Homecoming'

Ed Pearse Wheatley
10 November 2021
Bread Ahead in Bromley 'Homecoming'

London bakers to take on latest site in Bromley’s The Glades.

Ed Pearse Wheatley
24 September 2021

Wolfox to make their London debut in Covent Garden

Ed Pearse Wheatley
24 September 2021
Wolfox to make their London debut in Covent Garden

Brighton based Wolfox to open a cafe and wine bar on Shelton street, taking over the former Little Kolkata.

Ed Pearse Wheatley
10 September 2021

Friends of Ours to open second site at The Ram Quarter

Ed Pearse Wheatley
10 September 2021
Friends of Ours to open second site at The Ram Quarter

The team are taking on a beautiful 2,245 square foot corner unit looking on to the development’s central square.

Ed Pearse Wheatley
22 April 2021

How do you fit out a shop on a budget?

Ed Pearse Wheatley
22 April 2021
How do you fit out a shop on a budget?

So you are about to take on a site. What’s your plan for fitting it out? We sit down with Ed Barry, owner of Over Under coffee, to learn from his experiences.

Ed Pearse Wheatley
1 March 2021

How to buy a small business, and what to expect

Ed Pearse Wheatley
1 March 2021
How to buy a small business, and what to expect

We spoke with Hannah Cork, who recently bought Fig & Sparrow in Manchester, about what it is like to buy a small business.

Ed Pearse Wheatley
26 January 2021

Breaking down the legal jargon in a commercial retail lease...

Ed Pearse Wheatley
26 January 2021
Breaking down the legal jargon in a commercial retail lease...

What to expect when negotiating a lease for a new shop. And how to make sure you get the best possible deal. We sit down with a commercial solicitor and highlight the landmines a landlord may place in your deal.

Source: https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/9/change_of_use

Ed Pearse Wheatley
5 January 2021

How to make a landlord pack

Ed Pearse Wheatley
5 January 2021
How to make a landlord pack

A landlord deck is a brief business plan presented to a landlord during a commercial lease application. It can make or break your chances on successfully negotiating a premium site for your next shop. Here’s how to make a winning deck for a new cafe or restaurant.

Ed Pearse Wheatley
14 August 2020

"Commercial rents could halve," according to David Page

Ed Pearse Wheatley
14 August 2020
"Commercial rents could halve," according to David Page

According to David Page it previously cost the business £650,000 to open a new Franco Manca restaurant. Now, he estimates that he can take over existing fitted out sites for as little as £200,000.

Ed Pearse Wheatley
11 August 2020

Eat out to Help Out discount used 10.5 million times in first week

Ed Pearse Wheatley
11 August 2020
Eat out to Help Out discount used 10.5 million times in first week

Eat out to Help Out discount used 10.5 million times in first week. Have you taken advantage of the scheme yet?

Ed Pearse Wheatley
11 August 2020

Help the High Street and learn something new!

Ed Pearse Wheatley
11 August 2020
Help the High Street and learn something new!

Crazy times we're living in. Your local cafes and shops still need you. Here are some tips to cope with the boredom of quarantine AND help your local businesses at the same time.

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