Welcome to your complete guide to navigating the Craft Union Pub Company Applicant Channel. This guide will walk you through each stage of the application process, including booking your induction, understanding the materials provided, and discovering the benefits and support available when partnering with Craft Union.

Upon your initial visit to the Applicant Channel, you will be prompted to activate your account by creating a password. We encourage you to activate your account promptly so that we may advance your application together.

Please be aware that the application process is optimized for completion on a desktop or tablet device and is not suited for mobile phones.

Below you can watch a video on navigating the Applicant Channel step by step:

Email Intro:

You will receive an email containing a link to the Applicant Channel - a dedicated platform where you can submit your personal details, explore the pub opportunity in depth, upload your business plans, review agreement documents, and track the progress of your application.

Below is a video on logging into the Applicant Channel via your emails:

When you first access the Applicant Channel, you will be prompted to activate your account by creating a password. We recommend doing this as soon as possible so we can progress your application together.

Please note that the application process is best completed on a desktop or tablet device and is not designed for use on mobile phones.

Active Applications:

View this video to understand how to navigate through your active applications:

Site Details:

Understand the site in as much detail as possible by reviewing the Site Details effectively. This includes the Surrounding Area, Accommodation Details & Regional Manager's thoughts.

View Current Status:

Having the ability to keep track of your application status? View this video to understand the different types of icons and their meanings when applying for a pub with us.

Uploading Documents:

Once you've logged into the Applicant Channel, the first thing to do is to check that your details are correct and then upload some key documents.

Top Tip: Before uploading, make sure all the documents are saved as a PDF, JPEG, PNG or JPG

1. Personal Licence

To work in partnership with Craft Union Pub Company, the person on the agreement will need to hold a personal licence. This allows you to sell alcohol and authorise the sale of alcohol under the authority of the premises licence. If you don’t have your Personal Licence, please click here for further information on how to apply Personal Licence Application Online | Get Licensed UK (get-licensed.co.uk)

2. Personal ID

A passport is recommended as photo ID. If you don't have a passport, a driving licence or a Photo ID card is acceptable

3. Right to work

If you would like more advice on this, please visit Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

4. Proof of Funds

A bank statement or screenshot of your bank account showing cleared funds is required to confirm the £2,000 bond, which must be paid upfront before any contracts are signed with us.

5.      PEAT (Pre-Entry Awareness Training)

If you do not currently hold a PEAT certificate, you can find more information at PEAT (bii.org). While this qualification is not mandatory, it is recommended training for anyone wishing to become an operator with us.

Submitting Limited Company & Accountant Details

Watch this video to learn how to add your Limited Company details and appoint an accountant if you already work with one. If you have not yet instructed an accountant, this can be arranged at a later stage after contracts have been signed.

Tracking Progress:

It is important to track your progress throughout your application. Watch this video to learn how to move your application forward by reviewing key documents, including confirming your trading mode and confirming applicants.

RM Approval & Acknowledgement:

In this video, you will see the Regional Manager approving documents, including your acknowledgement statements. Watch to view an example of how documents are released. We are now very close to being ready to submit the Business Plan, don’t miss out!

Once you have read and understood all the documents, you will need to acknowledge all the information you’ve received by ticking each of the statements. All these documents should be considered when completing your business plan.

Submitting Business Plan:

For guidance on submitting your Business Plan, please watch the video below:

You can find our Business Plan templates and other essential resources for Craft Union applicants by accessing the link here.

Final Interview:

Once your business plan has been uploaded, it will be reviewed by the Regional Manager. If approved, the next stage will be a final interview with the Operations Director.

The Regional Manager will confirm the details of your final interview, and you will also receive an email confirming the date, time, and location. Following the interview, the Operations Director will confirm the outcome, and you will receive a further confirmation email.

Head of Terms:

If you are successful in the final interview, the Heads of Terms will be available to view in both the "Documents" and "Contract" sections. Your Regional Manager will contact you to guide you through the Heads of Terms, and it is important to discuss them with your Regional Manager before signing.

DocuSign

The Heads of Terms will be sent to you via a DocuSign email. When you receive it, click the link and follow the prompts to sign. You can also download a copy of the document and create a DocuSign account if you wish. While the document is awaiting signatures from all applicants, it will display as "Out for Signature." Once everyone has signed, the status will update to "Signed."