b'Jon Taffer is an award-winning hospitality expert, entrepreneur and thought leader with nearly 40 years of experience in the hospitality, entertainment and nightlife industries.Best known as executive producer and star of Paramount Networks Bar Rescue, a non-scripted reality show that spotlights Jon as he saves failing bars and restaurants from looming closure now in its nineth season. His latest endeavor is Taffers Browned Butter Bourbon, a rich, bold bourbon whiskey with notes of vanilla and toffee inspired by his years of cocktail and culinary creations. In 2019, Jon announced the launch of his own innovative, bar-forward casual dining franchise concept, Taffers Tavern, which debuted in Atlanta in 2020 with locations open across the US and more in development. Taffers Tavern features outstanding signature cocktails and elevated tavern foods while providing a solution for the many woes that plague the restaurant. In 2025, Craveworthy Brands and Taffers Tavern established a strategic joint venture to unlock new growth opportunities and further elevate the brand experience nationwide. Con-currently, Jon runs Taffer Dynamics, his business consulting firm. Over the years, he has consulted for a range of well-known brands, including the NFL Network,Anheuser-Bush, Ritz-Carlton, TGI Fridays, Buffalo Wild Wings, Famous Daves Barbecue and Fortune 500 brands such as Hyatt Hotels and Marriott International.In addition, Jon is a best-selling author having written three books: Raise the Bar, Dont Bulls*t Yourself, and his newest book The Power of Conflict: Speak Your Mind and Get the Results You Want.5'