
The Pub and Bar Business Plan Toolkit
David Burr(Author)
Mereo Books (Publisher)
Published on 31. August 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-1-9191788-0-6 (ISBN)
Description
Hope isn't a business model.
In this practical guide, hospitality accountant and former landlord David Burr shares everything you need to plan, fund and run a profitable pub or bar - from choosing the right legal structure and negotiating leases to mastering your numbers, managing risk, and preparing for growth.
With 40+ years of real industry experience, Burr takes you far beyond generic business advice. You'll get templates, case studies and tools you can actually use - all tailored to the realities of the UK hospitality trade.
Whether you're starting your first site, recovering from a rough patch or preparing to scale, this toolkit will help you:
- Build a bulletproof business plan
- Steady your cashflow and avoid costly mistakes
- Understand P&L and cash forecasts
- Present confidently to banks, pubcos and landlords
- Improve profitability without burning out
No fluff. No theory. Just real-world strategies that work.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
471 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-9191788-0-6 (9781919178806)
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Person
David Burr is a former landlord and hospitality accountant/financial expert dedicated to helping hospitality entrepreneurs build profitable businesses. The Pub and Bar Business Plan Toolkit is his first book with real-world advice for UK pub and bar owners. With tips and advice about how to build a solid business plan, manage cashflow, avoid costly mistakes and grow profitably.