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.

The Complete Guide to Becoming a Greene King Pub Partner in 2026: Possibly the Biggest Opportunity in a Generation — and What You Need to Know Before You Take It

There has never been a moment quite like this one for people considering running a Greene King pub. On 18 March 2026,...

The Tied Pub Lease Explained: What You Actually Sign, and What It Actually Costs

Most people have a rough idea of what a pub landlord does. They pull pints. They manage staff. They deal with Friday night...

How the Pubcos Built Their Empires — And Who Paid For It

There is a very specific type of person who got rich from the British pub trade in the 1990s and 2000s. They were not...

The 1989 Beer Orders: The Decision That Broke the British Pub

There is a political tradition in Britain of solving problems by creating worse ones. Nowhere is this more perfectly...

Zero Hours Contracts in UK Pubs: What You Need to Know

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Reduce cellar waste in your pub

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Track Pub Performance in Real Time

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

What’s Your Pub Wage Cost Per Shift?

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Best Bar Apps for the USA in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

What is PAR Level in a Pub?

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Pub Takings Sheet Template for 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Promote Your Pub on Social Media in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Pub Staffing Levels: Getting the Right Team in Place

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Understanding Pub Stock Variance in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Trail App for Pubs: Honest Review

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Market Rent Only: What It Means for Your Pub Tenancy

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Keep Your Cellar at the Right Temperature

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Opening a Pub in Canada: What UK Operators Need to Know

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Premises Licence Conditions in UK Pubs

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

SmartPubTools Review: What Actually Works

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Fire Safety Checks Every UK Pub Must Do in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Increase pub footfall: proven tactics for 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

RSA Licence Australia: What UK Pubs Need to Know

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Pub Tied Beer Calculator: Know Your True Costs

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Allergen Labelling 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...

Personal Licence in the UK: What You Need

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Which Pub KPIs Actually Matter in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Bar Food Safety Log Template 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

What a Pubco Agreement Actually Means for You

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Pub Stock Control Software: What Really Works in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

CO2 Pressure Systems for Pubs in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Tevalis Pub Review: What It Actually Means for Your Tenancy

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Pub Legal Records You Must Keep in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Bar Staff Rota Template 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...

What Temperature Should Your Pub Fridge Be?

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Understanding US liquor licences as a UK pub operator

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

How to Calculate Pub Gross Profit in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

How to Cash Up a Pub Properly

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Handle Noise Complaints at Your Pub

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

How Beer Line Cleaning Stops Wasted Pints and Cuts Costs

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Stock Management Tips for Pubs in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

How to Reduce Pub Stock Wastage in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Taking On a Tied Pub in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Greene King Tenancy Review: What You Need to Know

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Trail App Alternatives 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...

Running a Pub Profitably in New Zealand

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Taking On a Pub in the UK: What You Actually Need to Know

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Bizimply Alternatives for Small Pubs

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Pub Break Even Calculation 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...

Run Your Own Pub Self Audit in 2026

Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...