Spike TV Orders Fourth Season of “Bar Rescue”

Network Greenlights 20 More Episodes of Network’s Highly Rated Series  Starring Jon Taffer New York, NY, March 21, 2014 – Spike TV has greenlit 20 more episodes of the network’s popular original series, “Bar Rescue” starring renowned bar and nightlife expert Jon Taffer.  From the producers of ABC’s “Extreme Weight Loss” and Syfy’s “Opposite Worlds,” the series follows […]

Jon Taffer Readies to Throw the Biggest Nightlife Event of the Year and Showcase His Industry Expertise during the Highly Anticipated 2014 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show

LAS VEGAS – The 2014 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, which returns to Las Vegas March 24 – 26, is poised to be the biggest in the show’s 29-year history with more exhibitors, attendees and plenty of celebrities. Jon Taffer, the man who has led and grown this annual event for nearly three decades, […]

Jon Taffer Interview | AfterBuzz TV’s Spotlight On [Video]

  AFTERBUZZ TV – AfterBuzz TV’s Spotlight On edition, is a long form interview series featuring Actors and TV personalities discussing their roles and shows as well as their thoughts, passions and journeys. In this episode host Keven Undergaro interviews Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer about his new book “Raising The Bar,” management practices and hiring […]

5 Things Training Professionals Can Learn From Watching "Bar Rescue"

  “Bar Rescue” is a makeover/reality show that airs on Spike, and follows bar industry specialist Jon Taffer as he renovates and rescues failing bar establishments across the U.S. What I find interesting about the show is that many techniques and processes Taffer offers (minus the drama, of course) mirror important techniques for training professionals. […]

Q&A: 'Bar Rescue' host calls Old Market one of the best downtowns in America

  Bellevue’s Sorties Tavern hits television screens Sunday night during the season premiere of Spike TV’s “Bar Rescue.” The show visits bars that may be struggling and overhauls them in hopes of saving them. The “Bar Rescue” crew came to the Omaha area late last year and transformed O’Banion’s Sports Bar into Sorties. Two other […]

F&B Magazine Sits Down With Jon Taffer

Food & Beverage Magazine had a wonderful opportunity to take a moment with Jon Taffer and ask him a few questions What does your typical day look like? I start at about 6:00 in the morning; get out of the hotel about 8:30 after about an hour and a half on my computer doing emails. […]

Q+A: Jon Taffer previews 2014 Nightclub & Bar Convention — NSA spyware a big concern?

  Is National Security Agency-type profile spyware coming to your neighborhood bar and lounge? Will rival nightclubs poach valuable data from each other to get the ultimate “steal them away information” in customer needs? Apparently so! It’s just one of the innovations going on display for the first time in the 28-year history of the […]