Set Up Your Pub Stocktaking System From Day One
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.
Choose Your EPOS System Before Day One
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Wet-Led vs Food-Led Pubs: Which Model Fits Your Business?
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Is Fair Maintainable Trade Realistic for Your Pubco Deal?
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Best Pubco for Experienced Operators UK 2026
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Pub Gross Profit: Calculate and Improve Your GP% in 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Schedule of Condition Explained for UK Pub Tenants
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Star Pubs and Bars Review 2026: Heineken’s Tied Estate Assessed
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 Ingoing Costs: What You’ll Actually Pay
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
What Is a Tied Pub? Complete Guide for New Licensees
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Is the BII PEAT Course Worth Doing 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...
Tied Lease vs Freehold: What the Numbers Really Show
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Spot a Bad Pub Tenancy Deal: 12 Red Flags
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
When Your Pubco Fails: Tenant Rights and Next Steps
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Pub Stocktake Under a Tied Agreement Explained
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Marston’s vs Star Pubs: Which Pubco Suits You Better?
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Set Up Pub Payroll UK 2026: The Complete Guide
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Setting Up a Pub Bank Account UK 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Marston’s NSF Audit: What They Check and How to Prepare
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
The Pub Code UK: Your Rights as a Tied Tenant Explained
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Ei Group Publican Partnerships: Real Financials 2026
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Tied vs Free of Tie Pubs: The Real Financial Impact
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Reading Your Pub P&L: 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...
Admiral Taverns vs Punch Pubs: Which Pubco Suits You?
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Register Your Pub for VAT in 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Exit a UK Pub Tenancy: Your Legal Rights and Next Steps
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
What % of Revenue Should Your Pub Labour Cost Be?
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Understanding Challenge 25 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...
Punch Pubs Tenancy 2026: The Real Financial Truth
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Pub Tie Obligations: What You Can Buy Away From Your Pubco
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Pub Health and Safety Requirements UK 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
How Marston’s CRP Rent Is Calculated: Fair Maintainable Trade Explained
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Pub Tenancy Deposits: How Much You’ll Pay & When You Get It Back
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Your First Day as a New Pub Tenant: What Actually Happens
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 Review 2026: Working Licensee’s Honest Assessment
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Pub Profit Margins UK 2026: What’s Normal and What’s Good
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
How to Read a Pub Business Plan: What Numbers Mean
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Pub Opening Checklist UK 2026: Everything to Set Up Before Day One
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Is Admiral Taverns a Good Company to Work With?
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Manage Pub Finances Year One: The Working Landlord’s System
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Understanding UK Pub Leases: What New 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...
Stonegate Debt Crisis 2026: What It Means for You
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Pubco Support Reality vs the Promise in 2026
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
What’s Negotiable in Your Pub Tenancy Deal
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Pub Business Rates UK 2026: Calculate What You’ll Pay
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Greene King Pub Partners: Tenancy vs Franchise 2026
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Pub Rent and Profit: The Real Numbers Behind Weekly Costs
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Is a Marston’s CRP Pub a Good Opportunity in 2026?
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
What Surveyors Actually Look At When Valuing Your Pub
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Star Pubs Business Development Manager: What to Expect
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...