Empowering Every Stage of Your Hospitality Career.
Bar & Restaurant Expo is your opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the dynamic and challenging hospitality industry.
This program is for those in the hospitality industry who truly love what they do. The benefits are abundant and tailored to what each attendee seeks. Whether you're a beginner looking to gain a foothold or a veteran bringing your team, there's something for everyone. From career growth and foundational learning to adopting new business strategies, mastering operational excellence, savvy marketing techniques, and transforming guest experiences, this program is designed to elevate your passion and skill.
The program spans six key tracks: people & staffing, operations, marketing, guest experience, food, and beverage. The Expo features a wide range of educational workshops and sessions tailored for bar & restaurant owners/operators, including independent owners, startups, multi-concept operators, hotel F&B leaders, and operators of 2-20 units. Sessions cater to different levels of expertise.
Beyond these sessions, participants can join masterclasses that help you chart your career path, advance in your current role, or master the skills for your next big move. Masterclasses focus on professional skills development and career mapping for bar & restaurant owners, GMs, bar managers, bartenders, and chefs. These professional development sessions provide the tools to enhance your business acumen, technical expertise, and overall career trajectory.
New Workshop Format Overview.
Our 3-hour interactive workshops are designed for bar and restaurant owners, operators, general managers, bar managers, and hospitality professionals, offering an immersive experience that equips participants with practical tools and strategies to drive business success.
What You’ll Experience
- Engaging, Interactive Learning: Each workshop features three hands-on activities to stimulate engagement and learning. Examples include group discussions, role-playing scenarios, and peer feedback sessions. These activities are tailored to encourage collaboration, creativity, and real-world application, ensuring participants gain insights that can be immediately implemented.
- Personalized Action Plan Development: A key highlight of the workshop is the “customized action plan” each participant will create, tailored specifically to their business needs. By the end of the session, attendees will have 2-3 actionable steps they can take right away, turning ideas into practical outcomes.
- New Networking Feature: Each workshop concludes with a dedicated networking session, allowing participants to connect with peers, share industry insights, and build valuable relationships that extend beyond the event.
Sample Agenda
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Group Discussions & Brainstorming
- Role-Playing Real-World Scenarios
- Peer Feedback & Coaching Exercises
- Action Plan Development & Customization
- Networking and Industry Connections
This flexible and interactive format ensures participants leave with actionable strategies, valuable peer connections, and a clear path to success.
Profit-Boosting Conference Tracks.
Food: Master the art of enhancing your food offerings while optimizing profitability through strategic menu development, ingredient sourcing, cost control, and culinary innovation. Delve into the secrets of creating exceptional food experiences that set your bar or restaurant apart. Learn how to blend creativity with efficiency to drive your establishment to new heights of success and excellence.
Beverage: Elevate your beverage offerings to maximize profitability by exploring the latest trends and techniques that enhance guest experiences and drive revenue. This track will reveal how to captivate customers and boost sales, uncovering the secrets to crafting extraordinary beverage experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Guest Experience: Unlock the secrets to creating memorable moments that keep patrons coming back time and time again. In this track, you'll explore strategies for delivering exceptional guest experiences that go beyond basic service to build deep customer loyalty and elevate your establishment's reputation.
People & Staffing: Empower yourself to build and manage a high-performance team with confidence. This track will delve into effective strategies for attracting and retaining top talent while fostering a positive work culture. Explore innovative recruitment techniques, cutting-edge training methods, and engaging employee practices that boost productivity and reduce turnover. Join us to discover the keys to successful staffing and unlock the full potential of your bar or restaurant.
Operations: Equip yourself with practical strategies and insights to enhance operational efficiency and boost profitability. You'll discover innovative techniques to streamline workflows, reduce costs and increase productivity to transform your establishment's operations and drive sustainable growth in the competitive hospitality landscape.
Marketing & Promotions: Unlock powerful marketing strategies and revenue-boosting promotions to effectively promote your venue, attract new customers, and engage existing patrons. Gain practical insights into crafting compelling brand stories, creating captivating content, and leveraging both online and offline channels. Learn how to increase foot traffic and drive revenue, propelling your business to new heights of success through effective marketing and strategic promotions.
Get your money's worth, or get your money back
We are so confident you will benefit from your conference experience, your registration fee is 100% guaranteed! This guarantee covers your registration fee but not travel, hotel or any other expenses incurred. Written notice of all claims must be submitted, in writing, to show management within 3 days of the event. "No-shows" are not eligible. This does not apply to schedule/presenter changes.
