Questex’s Bar & Restaurant Expo Denver today announces that Dave Query, founder and operator of Big Red F Restaurant Group, will headline the event with a dynamic keynote fireside chat on Monday, October 27 from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM. The keynote is included with all registration passes.
In a Fireside Chat titled “Own It: Successful Strategies to Lead, Adapt, and Thrive in Hospitality,” Query will share his decades of real-world experience navigating the evolving food and beverage landscape. From building a strong internal culture to developing resilient teams, attendees will gain practical tools to address the industry’s most urgent challenges—including rising costs, staffing shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.
“Denver has long been a proving ground for forward-thinking hospitality,” said Query. “It’s where we’ve learned to think fast, lead boldly, and build concepts that last. I’m excited to share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what’s next.”
Big Red F was founded in 1994 and features 13 locations across six unique brands, including Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar, Centro Mexican Kitchen, West End Tavern, The Post Chicken & Beer, Big Red F Catering+Provisions and Velvet Elk Lounge.
With a reputation for authenticity and straight talk, Query will empower attendees—whether they operate a growing multi-unit brand or a single independent concept—to take control of their businesses and lead with purpose.
Bar & Restaurant Expo Denver—produced by Questex—takes place October 26–28, 2025 at the Colorado Convention Center.
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