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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.

Nightclub Marketing UK: Real Tactics That Drive Footfall

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 18, 2026

Restaurant Kitchen Equipment UK 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 18, 2026

Pub Soup Service in the UK 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 18, 2026

Build a Café Website That Drives UK Sales

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 18, 2026

Pub Compliance Checklist 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 18, 2026

Retain More Pub Customers in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 18, 2026

FreeAgent for Pubs UK in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last...

Shaun McManus
April 18, 2026

Sous Chef Salary in the UK 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 18, 2026

Pub Management for Introverts UK

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 18, 2026

Daily Fire Safety Checks for UK Pubs

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 18, 2026

Gluten-Free Café Menus Across the UK

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 18, 2026

Restaurant Management Apps for UK Pubs

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last...

Shaun McManus
April 18, 2026

Pub Gender Pay Gap in the UK 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 18, 2026

Hotel Carbon Footprint in the UK 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 18, 2026

Cellar Management System Guide for UK Pubs

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 18, 2026

Restaurant Business Plan Template for UK 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 18, 2026

Vegan Café Menus in the UK 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 16, 2026

Increase Pub Footfall: 10 Proven Customer Growth Tactics

If you want to improve your pub’s bottom line, there’s one number that matters more than any other: how many...

Shaun McManus
April 16, 2026

Local Pub Marketing in 2026: From Street Posters to TikTok Ads

Most pubs don’t need to market to the whole country.They just need to win their postcode. In 2025, customers are going...

Shaun McManus
April 16, 2026

Best Commercial Vacuum Sealers UK (2026): The Chef’s “Profit Saver”

Walk into your kitchen at 11:30 PM on a Sunday. Look in the bin. That isn't just waste. That is your margin. Every slice of...

Shaun McManus
April 16, 2026

Pub IT Solutions: Systems, Security & Software Guide

When I first took on Teal Farm Pub, I thought IT was something for big corporate chains and tech companies. I was wrong....

Shaun McManus
April 15, 2026

AI for Pubs: Automation Tools & Real-World Applications

AI for pubs isn’t science fiction anymore. It’s not even really new. What’s changed is that the tools have become...

Shaun McManus
April 15, 2026

Pub Pricing Strategy: Drinks, Food & Margin Optimization

Running a pub means walking a tightrope between making money and keeping customers coming back. Get your pricing wrong, and...

Shaun McManus
April 15, 2026

Pub Event Marketing: Promote Quizzes, Music & Themed Nights

Pub event marketing isn’t complicated, but it does require strategy. I’ve been running Teal Farm Pub in Washington, Tyne...

Shaun McManus
April 15, 2026

Creating Memorable Sensory Experiences in UK Pubs

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Stop Over-Pouring: The UK Pub Profit Leak Guide

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

How to Resolve Pub Conflicts in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Student Discounts at UK Pubs in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Building Post-Pandemic Community in UK Pubs 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Daily takings reports: the real profit driver for UK pubs

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Handling Drunk and Disorderly Customers in Your UK Pub

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Essential staff forms every UK pub needs in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Running Food & Beverage Ops in UK Pubs

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Cut your pub’s carbon footprint in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Pub Shift Briefing Excellence in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Nightclub Violence Prevention in UK 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Managing pub anxiety in UK pubs

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Pub labour cost benchmark UK 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Pub Feedback Loop Optimisation in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Your Pub Comfort Zone: Breaking Out in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Pub Contribution Margin Explained for UK Landlords

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Ask for Angela: UK Pub Safety Scheme 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Sharing Plates for UK Pubs in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Pub Cumulative Impact Zones UK 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

What Makes UK Pubs Succeed in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Maintain Kitchen Equipment: UK Pub Operator’s Real 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...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Cut labour costs in your UK hospitality business

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Getting More Reviews for Your UK Pub in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Pub Feedback Forms in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub landlord, SaaS builder & digital marketing specialist with 15+ years experience Last updated:...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

Pubco Compliance UK: What Tied 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...

Shaun McManus
April 13, 2026

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