Pub Advertising in 2026: What Works and What Costs
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Author: Shaun McManus
Shaun McManus is the licensee of Teal Farm Pub in Washington, Tyne and Wear (NE38), a 180-cover Marston's Community Retail Partnership venue with a 5-star EHO food hygiene rating. He has been recognised as Pub of the Week multiple times by Marston's and holds a Level 4 Hospitality Management qualification with 15+ years of hands-on experience. A qualified cellar operator trained by Vaux Breweries and Marston's, he also has extensive background in SaaS marketing and software development. He is the founder of SmartPubTools.com, the Pub Command Centre, the Restaurant Console, and RankFlow.io.
EPOS for Bars UK 2026: Speed, Tabs and the Friday Night Test
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Bar EPOS Systems UK 2026: Every Option Reviewed
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
UK Pub Laws 2026: What Every Licensee Must Know
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Cellar Management for Tied Tenants 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Punch Pubs EPOS: What Tenants Must Verify
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Free EPOS for UK Pubs: Square vs SumUp vs Goodtill
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Tevalis vs Zonal: Which EPOS Wins for Premium Pubs
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Best EPOS for Wet-Led Pubs: Speed, Tabs and Concurrent User Test
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Marston’s CRP EPOS: What Operators Actually Need
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
How a Kitchen Display System Cuts Pub Costs Fast
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
EPOS for Tied Pub Tenants: Payment, Compliance & Rights
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
QR Code Table Ordering: Beer Garden EPOS Strategy 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Epos Now vs ICRTouch vs Lightspeed: The Big Three Compared
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Pubco-Compatible EPOS Systems: The Tenant’s Guide
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Lightspeed vs Square: Which EPOS Wins for Food-Led Pubs
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Pub EPOS with Cellar Management: Brulines & Vianet Explained
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
ICRTouch vs Zonal: Which EPOS Wins for UK Pubs?
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Best EPOS for Small Pubs UK: One-Till Reality
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
ICRTouch vs Epos Now: Reliability vs Modern Cloud
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Square vs Epos Now: When Free Becomes Expensive
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Best EPOS for Multi-Site Pub Groups UK 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Star Pubs EPOS: What Heineken Tenants Must Know
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Pour-Level Tracking in Pub EPOS: Stock Management Explained
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Goodtill by SumUp Review: What £49/Month Gets You
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Grafterr EPOS Review: Built for Pubs That Can’t Afford to Slow Down
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Square POS for UK Pubs: What the Free Plan Won’t Tell You
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Epos Now for UK Pubs: Worth the 24-Month Contract?
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Is Lightspeed Right for Your UK Pub?
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Tabology EPOS Review 2026: Real-World Performance Test
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
SPARK EPoS Review 2026: All-In-One Assessment
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Zonal Aztec Review: What Managed Pub Operators Need to Know
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Tevalis EPOS for UK Pubs: Real-World Review 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
ICRTouch Review for Pubs UK 2026: 25 Years Assessed
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Pub Stock Management UK 2026: The Complete System
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Business Interruption Insurance for Pubs: What You’re Owed
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Exit a Pub Tenancy: Your Rights and the Process
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Admiral Taverns 2026: What Real Tenants Think
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Stonegate Debt Costs 2026: What Tenants Need to Know
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
EPOS Rental vs Buy: Real Cost for UK Pubs 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Pub AI Tools 2026: How UK Landlords Use AI
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Pub IT Solutions UK: The Technology Stack Every Modern Pub Needs
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Best Pub EPOS Systems
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How Gary Vee Turns Attention Into Profit for Hospitality
Every landlord knows the truth: likes, comments, and shares don’t cover staff wages. Social media looks good, but unless...
Café Local SEO in the UK 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...
Pub Food Storage UK: The Complete 2026 Guide
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...
The Pub Hospitality Philosophy That Actually Works
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...
How UK Pubs Build Real Community Identity
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...
Pub Training Plan UK 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...
Pub Rota Software UK: What Actually Works in 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...