Every bar and restaurant operator has done some version of an “activation.” A themed night, a branded photo moment, a holiday ...

At the 2026 Bar & Restaurant Expo, Kevin Denton Rex, director of The Spirits Authority, a new research and education firm ...

For owners and operators in the bar, restaurant, and hospitality world, the idea of personalization used to live almost ...

Chef and author Roy Choi took to the keynote stage for a very candid conversation at the 2026 Bar & Restaurant Expo. | At the ...

The 2026 Bar & Restaurant Expo, produced by Questex Hospitality Group, concluded a highly successful milestone event in Las ...

A Familiar Face Walks Back Into the BarSome moments don’t need an introduction—they just need a barstool. | An icon returns ...

A billion-dollar market has quietly emerged from the intersection of cannabis policy reform, changing consumer habits, and a sharp pivot by hemp producers. | THC-infused beverages, once a niche ...

After his inspiring keynote at the 2026 Bar & Restaurant Expo, Bar & Restaurant News Executive Editor Ashley Bray sat down ...

The question every bar and restaurant owner secretly wrestles with isn't about the menu or the cocktail list. | One of the ...

Running a bar isn’t all free pours and late-night glamour — it’s a tough business that demands sharp financial management, strict compliance, and standout customer experiences. We break down the ...

Marketing has always been a sticking point with many independent bar and restaurant owners. It rarely has a dedicated person—never mind a team—behind it. On the list of tasks, it often falls to the ...

If you’ve spent any time behind the bar lately, you know the game has changed. Guests— especially Millennials and Gen Z—aren’t just ordering drinks; they’re buying into an experience with every glass.