Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025

Are you truly owning your restaurant or bar? Do you have the systems in place to scale, or are you getting bogged down in daily tasks that don’t move the needle?
In the fast-paced hospitality industry, real success comes from mastering ownership—not just of your business, but of your time, your team, and your future. My Ownership Masterclass is designed to equip you with the actionable tools and mindset needed to take full control and drive your business forward TODAY!
In this game-changing session, you’ll learn how to:

• Build and Implement Scalable Systems: Develop workflows and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that streamline operations and allow you to focus on strategic growth.
• Prioritize What Truly Matters: Learn to triage your workload, distinguishing between what you can do and what you should do to maximize impact.
• Instill Core Values that Drive Performance: Create a values-driven culture that aligns your team with the mission, ensuring every decision and action contributes to your success and how to fix those that do not.
• Focus on What Moves the Needle: Identify the key activities you need to do, to drive results and delegate or systematize the rest, freeing you up to lead effectively.

This masterclass is your opportunity to step into true ownership, creating a business that thrives because you’ve designed it to. Take control, scale with intention.
Claim Your Spot Now and Start Owning Your Future.

Successfully manage and motivate a diverse workforce by understanding different generations' communication and training needs. This session will help you create harmony and high performance across your team.
Session participants will learn how to:

• Tailor communication styles to suit different generations.
• Implement training programs that engage all age groups.
• Foster collaboration and reduce generational tension.
• Motivate and energize employees across the board.
• Develop leadership skills that bridge generational gaps.

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.

What would compel a prospective customer to go out of their way to try your food, or even pay a premium to dine with you? Imagine doubling your prices and still having people line up to order. Too many restaurants remain undifferentiated in a crowded "commodity" market, but by drawing inspiration from iconic brands like Hermès, Bentley, and Krug, you can create a product that people truly crave. This session will show you how to cultivate a brand that builds raving fans and sets your restaurant apart.
Key Takeaways:

• Identify what makes your brand unique and worth a premium price.
• Learn how to create experiences that customers actively seek out and prioritize.
• Discover how luxury brands cultivate desire and loyalty among customers.
• Develop strategies to transform your offerings from commodities to craveable experiences.
• Build a loyal customer base by applying principles from the world’s most exclusive brands.