The Pub and Bar Business Plan Toolkit

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 planSteady your cashflow and avoid costly mistakesUnderstand P&L and cash forecastsPresent confidently to banks, pubcos and landlordsImprove profitability without burning outNo fluff. No theory. Just real-world strategies that work.