I would be willing to put my money where my mouth is. The rent is 30k a year, however and I have no experience in the restaurant trade. I have no idea regarding sale price. Refitting for a pub would be expensive but to revamp the site as a lovely restaurant, not so much. I can help here too. If there are some like minded people with catering experience who are keen and just needing silent investors I am in for a chunk of the rent or sale price in return for an appropriate share of the profits. Football teams are bought by syndicates of fans. why not restaurants by syndicates of residents?