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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.

Admiral Taverns stock check: weekly routine

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Shaun McManus
June 29, 2026

How to Count Cask Ale Stock

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Shaun McManus
June 29, 2026

Ei Group line check: what it is and why it matters

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Shaun McManus
June 29, 2026

Greene King line check: what you need to know

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Shaun McManus
June 29, 2026

Weekly pub stock check: what actually works

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Shaun McManus
June 29, 2026

Best Scales for Pub Stocktaking in 2026

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Shaun McManus
June 28, 2026

Pub licence stock records: what you need

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Shaun McManus
June 28, 2026

Bar inventory in Google Sheets: The honest truth

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Shaun McManus
June 28, 2026

Stonegate line check: weekly discipline that catches stock loss

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Shaun McManus
June 28, 2026

How to Count Spirits Stock in Your Pub

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Shaun McManus
June 28, 2026

IRS bar inventory rules for 2026

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Shaun McManus
June 28, 2026

Marston’s Line Check: Weekly Stock Audits That Actually Work

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Shaun McManus
June 28, 2026

Pub stock records: legal requirements 2026

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Shaun McManus
June 28, 2026

Pub Stocktaking Excel Template — Build It Right

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Shaun McManus
June 28, 2026

Spirit Measures & Pub Law 2026

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Shaun McManus
June 27, 2026

Spreadsheet vs app: which inventory method actually works

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Shaun McManus
June 27, 2026

Beer keg measurement chart explained

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Shaun McManus
June 27, 2026

Liquor bottle weight chart for stock control

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Shaun McManus
June 27, 2026

How to manage a pub cellar in 2026

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Shaun McManus
June 27, 2026

HMRC pub stock inspection: what you need to know

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Shaun McManus
June 27, 2026

Daily stock checks for pubs in 2026

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Shaun McManus
June 27, 2026

How to Prepare for a Stocktaker in 2026

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Shaun McManus
June 27, 2026

What causes pub stock discrepancy

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Shaun McManus
June 27, 2026

Pub stock shrinkage: why it happens and how to stop it

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Shaun McManus
June 26, 2026

Bar inventory equipment that actually works

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Shaun McManus
June 26, 2026

Bar inventory spreadsheet: what actually works

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Shaun McManus
June 26, 2026

Punch Pubs line check: what it covers and why yours matters

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Shaun McManus
June 26, 2026

Bar pre-inventory checklist for 2026

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Shaun McManus
June 26, 2026

Star Pubs line check: the weekly routine that stops leaks

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Shaun McManus
June 26, 2026

Essential pub stocktaking equipment 2026

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Shaun McManus
June 26, 2026

Stock variance in pubs: Excel vs real tracking

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Shaun McManus
June 26, 2026

How to Run a Profitable Restaurant UK 2026 — The Complete Independent Operator’s Guide

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

Restaurant Opening Costs UK 2026 — Complete Budget Breakdown

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

Restaurant Customer Retention UK 2026 — How to Turn First-Time Visitors Into Regulars

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

Wet Sales vs Dry Sales UK Restaurants 2026 — GP%, Mix and Management Guide

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

Restaurant Prime Cost UK 2026 — Calculator, Benchmark and Weekly Tracker

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

Dark Kitchen UK 2026 — Setup Costs, Delivery Platforms and Profitability

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

How to Calculate Restaurant Break-Even Point UK 2026

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

Restaurant Insurance UK 2026 — What You Actually Need and What to Skip

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

Restaurant Business Rates UK 2026 — How They’re Calculated and How to Reduce Them

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

Restaurant Tronc Scheme UK 2026 — Tips, Service Charge and Legal Requirements

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

VAT on Restaurant Food UK 2026 — Standard Rated, Zero Rated and the GP% Trap Explained

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

Restaurant POS System Guide UK 2026 — What to Look For, Costs and What Your POS Will Not Tell You

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

Restaurant Covers Per Server UK 2026 — FOH Staffing Benchmark and Labour Efficiency

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

Restaurant Wet and Dry GP Split UK 2026 — Food vs Drinks Margin Analysis Explained

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

Restaurant Average Transaction Value UK 2026 — How to Calculate, Benchmark and Grow ATV

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

Restaurant Kitchen Management UK 2026 — Systems, Costs and Compliance in One Guide

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

Restaurant Profit Margin Guide UK 2026 — Net Margin, GP% and What Actually Lands in Your Bank

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

Restaurant Supplier Management UK 2026 — Negotiation, Credit Terms and Cost Control

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

Restaurant Food Hygiene Rating UK 2026 — How the 0-5 Scheme Works and How to Get 5 Stars

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Shaun McManus
June 1, 2026

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