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Chequers Inn

Dalton-on-Tees, Darlington, North Yorkshire, DL2 2NT

Minimum Ingoing Cost: £5,360
NO RENT PAYABLE ON THIS AGREEMENT

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Letting Rooms

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Car Park

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Restaurant/Dining

If you’re looking for a food-led pub with multiple income streams, a strong local reputation and the benefit of recent investment, The Chequers Inn could be your perfect next move.

Located in the attractive village of Dalton-on-Tees, just outside Darlington, this recently refurbished inn combines a thriving food business with five successful letting rooms and a loyal community customer base. Its location close to the A1 and Croft Circuit also helps attract visitors throughout the year, creating a great balance of local and destination trade

The Chequers offers a welcoming bar and dining space for around 50-60 covers, attractive outdoor seating and customer parking. The five en-suite letting rooms provide valuable additional revenue and help create a well-balanced business.

The pub enjoys a healthy mix of food, drink and accommodation sales, providing strong foundations for the next operator to build upon.

Why The Chequers?

Recently refurbished throughout
Strong food-led business
Five successful letting rooms
Established community and destination trade
Close to Darlington, the A1 and Croft Circuit
Multiple income streams and growth potential

A successful village inn, a beautiful setting, and a business that’s already moving in the right direction. The Chequers is ready for its next chapter.

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Catering Kitchen

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Team Games

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Live Entertainment

The landlords are looking for an operator, couple, or hospitality team who are passionate about creating great guest experiences and becoming part of the local community.

Whether you’re hands-on with food yourself or focused on leading a team, this is an opportunity to take on a well-invested business with momentum, character, and genuine potential to grow.

Reference Number: PSCFKB / 43769
Agreement Type: Operator Agreement

The stated ingoing figures are correct at point of advertising. Please be aware there may be additional costs.
Please note that the Energy Performance Certificate is available from the landlord.

All financial information shown, including projected turnover, costs and potential earnings, is provided for illustrative purposes only and was correct at the time of advertising. These figures are not guaranteed and actual results may vary based on trading performance, operator decisions and market conditions.

Business Details

Forecast Wet Turnover:	£TBC pa
Forecast Food Turnover:	£TBC pa
Forecast Letting Room Turnover:	£TBC pa
Estimated Annual Operator Share: Based on 26% of forecast weekly sales. This figure excludes VAT and business operating costs, including labour.	£TBC
Guaranteed Annual Retained Sum:	£35,000

Financial Details

Deposit:	£5,000
Legal Costs:	£360

Currently trading between £7,000 – £8,000 per week

There is clear scope to continue building on this performance through consistency, food quality, and strong guest experience.

What’s in it for you?

26% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT) plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £35K (released weekly)
Incentive bonuses based on business performance and standard audits.
Low ingoing costs, deposits starting from £5,000, and £360 legal costs.
Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV License

The private accommodation consists of two bedrooms, a lounge, an office, a bathroom, and a kitchen.

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