Keynote Panel Announced for 2022 Bar & Restaurant Expo

    On Tuesday, March 22 at 11 a.m., the 2022 Bar & Restaurant Expo, previously known as Nightclub & Bar Show, will feature a key panel of operators including small to large operations from across the country, for a discussion on, Growth Opportunities for 2022 and Beyond. With businesses facing the continued obstacles of labor, supply chain, technology and inflation, the discussion will focus on the impacts of the current environment as well as the outlook for the coming year for the hospitality industry.bar and restaurant expo

    Topics that will be addressed during the panel discussion include:
    Utilizing technology in your beverage strategy.
    Supply chain/inflation.
    Understanding consumer expectations.
    How to tackle staffing issues.
    What does the future customer look like?

    Speakers featured on the panel are:
    Cami Lehman, Director of Marketing, Brinker International, Inc.
    Mark Gray, Chief Operating Officer & President, Bottleneck Management Restaurant Group
    Bruce Skala, Senior Vice-President, Marketing, Hooters of America
    Moderated by Scott Blazek, Executive Vice President, Breakthru Beverage Group Nevada

    “The Bar & Restaurant Expo is where the industry gathers each year to learn, network, make purchasing decisions, enjoy the parties and get more excited about the future,” said Bruce Skala, Senior Vice-President, Marketing, Hooters of America. “We are happy to be part of this great event and I’m looking forward to contributing to this year’s terrific general session panel, whose members represent hundreds of successful operations.”

    The keynote is included in all registration passes. Visit Bar & Restaurant Expo’s website for a full list of speakers.

    Those interested in attending the 2022 Bar & Restaurant Expo can visit www.barandrestaurantexpo.com for more information or to register. Bar & Restaurant Expo is a trade event and not open to the general public.

    Bar & Restaurant Expo is committed to the health and safety of its attendees, exhibitors, and staff. It will continue to work closely with all local, state, and federal officials to follow and implement all health and safety guidelines set forth.