Fun Facts about Jon Taffer

Jon Taffer is best known as the host of Bar Rescue on Spike TV. He is hardworking, charismatic and a sweetheart to boot. He recently talked to TVGrapevine in an exclusive interview. Below are some of the highlights from our chat. DID YOU KNOW? 1. He is a University of Denver graduate and majored in […]

The Biggest Reason Businesses Fail

After 30 years of being in the business and over 60 episodes of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer has learned everything there is to learn about failure. In this video by Inc. Magazine, Jon Taffer explains the cause of failure and how to succeed.

McDonald’s Supersized Problems

McDonald’s, once the world’s largest burger chain, is now headed into a downfall as their 2015 quarterly report displayed diminishing profits, sales, and traffic. From a marketing perspective, McDonald’s has no story or narrative. Unlike other vibrant brands that feature health-related messages (fresh, organic, light, etc.) or quality messages (meat blends, local, not frozen), McDonald’s […]

2015 Restaurant Industry Forecast

The restaurant industry will experience a positive outlook for 2015, with a solid sales growth and employment to reach a remarkable 14 million people in the food service industry. The top five states for restaurant employment growth are Arizona, Florida, Texas, Georgia, and Utah. The remaining challenge for restaurant operators will be managing food costs […]

13 Tips for Setting Up The Perfect Bar at Home

Jon Taffer, host of Spike TV’s “Bar Rescue,” knows a thing or two about setting up the perfect bar. He shared with us everything you need to know to have an amazing home bar (including what you should avoid at all costs).

Jon Taffer Explains the Valuable Lesson He Learned from Losing $600,000

Jon Taffer has spent four seasons of “Bar Rescue” turning around failing bars across the US. The show is filled with plenty of yelling, fighting, and weirdos that make for great television, but the principles Taffer teaches are all based on lessons he’s learned over his nearly 40 years in the bar and nightlife business. […]

Jon Taffer Describes the 3 Worst Bar Disasters

Over four seasons of hosting Spike TV’s “Bar Rescue,” Jon Taffer has seen a lot of things, including someone riding a horse into a bar. He’s even gotten into some tussles with angry bar owners.