Bar & Restaurant Expo

WHY EXHIBIT

In a world of digital noise, Bar & Restaurant Expo cuts through. You’re not just another email in an inbox or a promoted post on a feed—you’re live, in-person, and unforgettable.

Got a game-changing product or solution? This is where you launch it, demo it, and get instant reactions from the people who matter—owners, operators, GMs, beverage directors, chefs, and distributors, all looking to buy, partner, and level up.

  • Turn handshakes into deals
  • Turn tastings into long-term partnerships
  • Turn conversations into growth

QUANTIFYING SUCCESS

Primary Business

 

36% Bar/Pub/Tavern/Sports Bar/Lounge

 

33% Restaurant/Chain Restaurant

Operator Establishments

 

51% Single Unit

 

31% 2-5 Units

 

10% 6-25 Units

Total Annual Sales

 

22% $1M-$2.5M

 

15% $500,000-$1M

 

14% $2.5M-$5M

 

10% $5M-$10M

AMPLIFY YOUR BRAND

Drive serious traffic and create unforgettable business experiences that stick with buyers long after the show.
The Bar
The Bar
A dynamic and captivating space exclusively designed for owners, operators, and bartenders passionate about pushing the boundaries of beverage creation.
Restaurant Zone and The Chef's Stage
Restaurant Zone and The Chef's Stage
Unique food & beverage experience ideal for food, beverage, glassware, plating, equipment and technology suppliers.
Masterclasses
Masterclasses
Position your brand alongside exclusive Masterclasses designed for top industry leaders.​
Welcome Kickoff Party
Welcome Kickoff Party
Reconnect with owners and operators with immersive experiences.

More Exhibitor Benefits!

Included with 10'x10' standard exhibit space

  • 8’ high back drape
  • 3’ side-rail dividers
  • 7”x44” booth identification sign with company name and booth number

Complimentary Badges

Receive 4 exhibitor badges per 10’x10’ booth. Discount available to upgrade to a Conference Pass!

12 Exhibition Hours

Unique opportunity to connect with thousands of industry professionals over 2 days

  • Tuesday, March 24: 11am-6pm
  • Wednesday, March 25: 11am-4pm

Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

Special Event, Online, and App sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available to help increase visibility for your brand and drive more traffic to your booth

Press and Media Coverage

Over 160 registered media cover and report on the latest trends and new products, services, and technologies unveiled at the show. As an exhibitor, you will have access to the pre-show media list

Free Welcome Kickoff Party

Badged exhibitors will receive a complimentary Welcome Kickoff Party ticket and access to other select nightlife and networking opportunities ($49 value per ticket)

Keynote Presentations

Each badged exhibitor will have FREE access to dynamic industry keynotes

Press Room

Exhibitors will have use of Press Room to showcase products and press releases

Discounted Hotel Rates & Travel Discounts

Contact our sales team

Elliot Howell
Sales Director
Taylor Myers
Sales Manager
212-895-8269
Fadi Alsayegh
Product Category: Beer, Wine, Spirits, Food
917-258-5174
Ellainy Karaboitis
Business Development Manager, Non-Alcoholic Beverage
212-895-8493
Mary Malloy
Product Category: Design
216-402-9467
Brie McDonald
Product Category: Professional Services, In-room/housekeeping, Soft Goods
212-400-6234
Allen Rolleri
Product Category: Technology, Building and Property Tech, Eco Tech, Architecture
212-895-8191
Tim Schultz
Business Development Manager, Entertainment, Food Related Technology
917-258-8589
Cynthia Zucker
Product Category: Operations and Infrastructure
212-895-8447
Dalton Erickson
Sales Development Manager
212-400-6243

Our testimonials

"It was our first time exhibiting and I was thoroughly impressed with the amount of foot traffic there was...it was non-stop. Aside from the sheer number of attendees, what I hadn’t experienced in some time was this level of engagement. People were asking really great product and application questions. They wanted to learn. It was a great show. We’ll be back."

David Pietranczyk

Marketing Manager 
BREVILLE USA

"Middleby was a key sponsor for the Food & Beverage Innovation Center...the new format has enabled Middleby to engage with customers at every level and present the solutions to the industry. Key takeaways from this year was the need for food in the bars, equipment solutions to support labor challenges and ventless equipment. We will be back next year!"

Dave Shave

Senior Vice President Global Sales and Distribution 
Middleby

"The attendees were some of the most engaged we have experienced at a trade show. They asked a lot of questions and answered ours regarding their businesses and their preferred distributors. We were busy the entire show, came home with tons of leads and plan to attend next year, but with more staff."

Aimee Rideout (Roy)

Director of National Distributors 
Stonewall Kitchen Family of Brands

Important Notice: Beware of Spam Companies Posing as Us

Please be aware of fraudulent companies falsely claiming to sell attendee lists for any Bar & Restaurant Expo event. We do not share or sell attendee information to any third parties. If you are contacted by a company offering attendee lists, it is a scam. Only trust official communications from our team. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact us directly.

In-person events are the most trusted information source

With misinformation on the rise, in-person events have emerged as the most trusted source of information. Face-to-face interactions foster not only credibility but also inspire fresh ideas, collaboration, and connection amidst ongoing global shifts.

Source: Winter 2024 Freeman Syndicated Survey of Event Attendees. Copyright Freeman 2024.

 

The power of presence

80%

In-Person Events

68%

Professional 
Trade Orgs

61%

Academic 
Institutions

44%

Webinars

42%

Company Leaders