We at Gilmarc Associates are proud to present ourselves as the new ‘One-Stop Shop’ for the first time business. We will endeavor to help you with everything you need in starting up, from business plans to marketing your grand opening.

This page will give you a step by step guide to securing your first leisure property.

Step 1: Business Plan
This is one of the most important points to begin with. Before you even start thinking about premises – you need to get your ideas on paper in a professionally written, clear and concise manner with cash flow projections, target markets and quantifiable facts. From this business plan you will be able to apply for funding and convince Landlords that your concept will work and therefore the rent will be paid in full every quarter without delay.

We at Gilmarc Associates can offer you advice and assistance in teh preparation of your business plan as we know the type of information both landlords and lending institutions will want to see. By contacting us we can also arrange for a professionally written business plan that can be used for all aspects - please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out more.

Step 2: Preliminarily Arrange Funding
You need to be clear about your budget. Knowing how much you have to spend is essential. It is pointless finding the perfect premises only to realise you cannot raise the capital to fund the project.

Banks have become increasingly difficult to secure financing for leisure. Gilmarc Associates can help and introduce you to a variety of lending institutions that specialise in funding for the leisure sector. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out more.

Step 3: Search for Premises
We will initially encourage a meeting where we will be able to take into consideration, your concept, chosen locations and your budget.

We are Specialists in the Disposal and Acquisition of all manner of leisure property including restaurants, bars, cafes, nightclubs etc. With over 100 properties on our books at any one time we are one of the market leaders in this sector.

We will endeavor to find you the perfect leisure property.

Please be sure to vist the 'Useful Contacts' page on this website as we have formed alliances witha  variety of companies that upon mentioning our name or allowing us to make the introduction you will be sure to receive an excellent service at favourable rates.  

May we also take this opportunity to wish you all the success for your new business.