Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas will be charging into the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas from October 28-30, 2024. The Texas-sized event will include education, a show floor, and networking opportunities.
If you haven't registered for the Expo because you're looking for a reason to attend, we've got you covered with five reasons why the Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas is a can't-miss show!
1. Early Bird Rates
Now is the perfect time to register because rates are at their lowest. Take advantage of our Early Bird Rates through September 8 and snag a $99 Expo Pass!
Or, go big and get everything the Texas Expo has to offer with our fully loaded Conference Pass for $299.
2. One Ticket Gets You Into Two Events
Bar & Restaurant Expo is co-locating with The Hospitality Show, a gathering of hotel executives and world class suppliers. Join industry leaders, senior executives of hotel brands, owners, operators, management companies, developers, investors, and technology partners eager to explore groundbreaking solutions and elevate their hotels to new heights of success.
With F&B becoming a growing area of focus as well as a burgeoning revenue source for hotels, your business is uniquely positioned to break into this area of hospitality by attending our show.
3. Texas-Sized Market
Nothing's small in Texas, including the restaurant industry. According to a report by the National Restaurant Association, Texas has 56,739 restaurant locations that contribute $106.8B in sales to the state. Restaurants are the largest private employer in the state, with restaurants making up 11% of total jobs in the state. Every dollar spent in restaurants contributes $2.35 to Texas' state economy.
If you're a bar or restaurant, the inspiration and opportunity to learn from Texas-area establishments—or network with fellow peers for Texans—is huge.
For suppliers and exhibitors, the opportunities are just bigger in Texas. Bring your products and services to a whole new audience of establishments in the southern region.
4. You're Still Recovering from FOMO
Couldn't make it to the 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo in Vegas back in March? Here's your chance to cure that FOMO!
Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas will feature the Cocktail Clubhouse, which debuted in Las Vegas, as well as a Food & Beverage Theater, which brings the best of the F&B Innovation Center from Vegas to Texas. Plus, our conference program will be packed with attendee favorites from Vegas, like Chip Klose's "Finding a Path to Profitability" and Jason Brooks' "Leading with The Right Mindset: Managing vs Leading vs Coaching."
You'll also find all-new sessions exclusive to Texas like Chef Duffy's "Owners & Chefs: Who Owns the Kitchen?" and "Decoding Data: Transforming Insights into Profitable Strategies," presented by NielsenIQ's Matthew Crompton.
We'll also be debuting the interactive session, "Business Triage: Expert Consultation for Your Toughest Challenges." In this 1.5-hour town hall style-session, bar and restaurant owners and managers will have the exclusive opportunity to confer with a seasoned consultant to address their most pressing challenges head-on. Come prepared to get answers to your specific business challenges!
5. A Whole New Way to Party
If you're looking for networking, our well-known Welcome Kickoff Party will be included in all passes. Plus, we're debuting a brand-new event: the River Walk Block Party!
Included in Conference Passes only, the River Walk Block Party will be an experience only Texas can deliver. Experience the San Antonio River Walk with live music and complimentary food and beverages. Howl at the Moon, Hard Rock Cafe, and Merkaba will all be participating in the event!
What are you waiting for? Register for the Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas today!
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Plan to Attend or Participate in Our Events:
- 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas, October 28-30, 2024 in San Antonio, TX. Register today!
- 2025 Bar & Restaurant Expo, March 24-26, 2025, Las Vegas, Nevada
To learn about the latest trends, issues and hot topics, and to experience and taste the best products within the bar, restaurant and hospitality industry, plan to attend Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025 in Las Vegas. Visit BarandRestaurantExpo.com.
To book your sponsorship or exhibit space at our events, contact:
Veronica Gonnello (for companies A to G) e: vgonnello@questex.com p: 212-895-8244
Tim Schultz (for companies H to Q) e: tschultz@questex.com p: 917-258-8589
Fadi Alsayegh (for companies R to Z) e: falsayegh@questex.com p: 917-258-5174
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