Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025

In this workshop, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of key strategies for managing beverage operations. From mastering cocktail pricing and controlling labor costs to navigating the complexities of single-unit versus multi-location bars, this session will provide the tools needed to streamline operations and drive growth. Participants will also learn how to create effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), analyze market trends, and build strategic partnerships to strengthen their brand.
What participants can expect to learn:

• Pricing cocktails and managing labor costs effectively
• Handling operations for single versus multi-location bars
• Developing SOPs to streamline processes
• Understanding market demands and customer preferences
• Forming smart partnerships for business growth

In an ever-changing economic landscape, it's crucial to balance cutting costs with delivering a premium guest experience. Join me as I share strategies that not only meet but exceed guest expectations while driving profitability.

• Create perceived value through memorable guest experiences.
• Define and strengthen your brand identity.
• Assess and manage risks to optimize menu offerings.
• Implement cost-saving strategies without compromising quality.

Discover the secrets to running a successful bar without the need for a food menu. This session will teach you how to maximize alcohol sales, elevate guest experiences, and hit financial targets while operating a "bar-only" business.

• Learn the pros of having zero food.
• Drive alcohol sales and promotions when that’s the only product you sell.
• Focus and excel at guest experience with a "bar-only" mentality.
• Understand the financial standards you should be targeting with a zero-food model.

Trends without data are just noise, but data-backed insights drive real results. In this session, Adam Teeter, CEO of VinePair, will share proprietary trend data that reveals what’s hot in the drinks world. Learn which cocktails to feature, where to focus in wine and beer, and how to stand out from the competition.

• Identify the key drink trends that actually matter.
• Discover high-impact drinks and categories to add to your menu now.
• Plan for seasonal spikes in drink preferences.
• Understand data-driven insights for optimizing your beverage offerings.
• Gain a competitive edge with exclusive trend insights from the industry’s top publication.

This session dives into creating an efficient, revenue-boosting, and customer-focused bar environment. Attendees will discover how strategic layouts and data-driven decisions can enhance service speed, improve workflow, and elevate guest satisfaction. With practical, actionable steps, the session provides a roadmap for implementing impactful changes that streamline behind-the-bar operations.
Attendees Will:

• Discover layout strategies to maximize revenue and improve service speed.
• Learn tips to optimize space and functionality for smoother bar operations.
• Gain insights on using data to identify high-impact changes.
• Explore steps for implementing small, manageable improvements that make a difference.
• Receive practical advice for creating an efficient and guest-centered bar environment.