Listen To Jon Taffer Talk — Er, Scream — About The State Of The American Dream For 11 Minutes Straight
I love Jon Taffer. I love Bar Rescue. Interviewing him this past April was perhaps the highlight of my career, mostly because (A. I love his no-bullshit, punch-to-the-throat style and (B. I think the restaurant industry is the most fascinating industry in America. Dude is a Bro hero, through-and-through.
Jon Taffer Reacts To 11 Crazy Bar Situations
Jon Taffer has spent his life turning around failing bars. And as the star of the hit show Bar Rescue, Jon has pretty much seen it all. Mold in kitchens? Check. Dead rats in clubs? Yep. But do you think Jon runs away? Nope — he’ll give it to you straight.
Why bar owners are happy to see the Dow decline
As the Dow DJIA, -3.57% drops, could bars enjoy a bullish run? That’s the question many bar owners are asking in light of the ongoing stock market decline. The theory is that investors are likely to reach for a cold one — or two or three — when they see the hit their retirement accounts […]
Marketing Strategies from Lululemon: A Billion Dollar Empire
Want your bar or restaurant to live up to its true potential? You could do a lot worse than to take a page out of the marketing book of Lululemon Athletica, which has managed to grow its brand into an impressive $10 billion empire. Sure, the Vancouver-based company isn’t in the hospitality business, but I […]
The Menu to Success
Many of the independent bar and restaurant owners I work with are surprised to learn that they can significantly increase sales by reformatting and simplifying their menu.
Fast Casual Restaurants Serving Up a Tasty Change
Fast casual restaurants like Five Guys and Chipotle are known for their premium food and contemporary décor. But many of these brands have discovered a way to not only distinguish themselves from their fast-food counterparts but also pull in business from fine dining and other establishments – and that’s by putting beer, wine and liquor right […]
Defending the American Dream – Keynote by Jon Taffer
National Lemonade Day
When life hands you lemons….call Bar Rescue and my team of experts to make you a lemonade cocktail! Thirsty’s Lemonade (from Thirsty’s Roadhouse Bar episode) Ingredients: 1.5 oz Smirnoff Citrus Flavored Vodka 3 oz Lemonade 1 Splash Club Soda 1 Lemon Slice Directions: Shake Smirnoff Citrus Vodka and lemonade in shaker with ice, pour into rocks filled […]
Jon Taffer and Terrell Owens: Stay Laser-Focused on What Really Matters
Running a company can pull you in many different directions. To regain clarity, focus on what really matters. First, keep your reputation on point by mastering the art of reaction management, says Jon Taffer, host of Bar Rescue. This strategy can help you evoke the right responses from those who matter, whether it’s your customer or boss. Also, it’s […]
Q&A with Jon Taffer
Want to ask me a question? Tweet me with the hashtag #TafferTake and subscribe to my LinkedIn for updates. Do bar owners that don’t drink have a greater chance of success? YES – don’t build a bar for yourself, build it for your customers. At the end of the day, your customers are the ones that […]