An energetic and commanding leader, coach, collaborator and orator extraordinaire — Jon Taffer will drive any audience to its feet in a thunderous round of appreciative applause. A virtual fixture in the restaurant, bar and nightclub business, Jon is an internationally recognized, award-winning restaurant operator, owner and concept developer. He's a respected industry "voice" with nearly 40 years of hands-on experience. As a keynote speaker, Taffer taps into his vast experience and delivers expertise in the creation, development and management of casual restaurants, entertainment venues, nightclubs, bars, stadium/arena food service, resort facilities, and large theme restaurants. Additionally, Jon always keeps immersed in the hottest "trend-setting" food and beverage endeavors.
Prior to joining the Neighborhood Marketing Group, Taffer served as president of Innovative Hospitality Concepts, Inc. – a world renowned, award winning creator and operator of innovative restaurant and nightclub concepts. A member of many boards, Taffer served on Nightclub & Bar Magazine, Tradeshow and Convention's board, Restaurant Marketing Magazine and NFL Enterprises' board of directors.
As one of only six inductees into the Nightclub Hall of Fame, Taffer is also the holder of such distinctions as "Pub Master" in the United Kingdom with multiple honors as "Operator of the Year" and winner of "Property of the Year." Jon Taffer was also once recognized as "a major leaguer" in Inc. Magazine's feature, "Angels of the Night."
Among Taffer's recent speaking engagements are: Intercontinental Hotels (and Holiday Inns) Food & Beverage Council, Sheraton's Annual F & B Conference (member, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide), HOTFAB Conference, Beverage & Food Show, Grand Casino's Annual Executive Conference, British American Tobacco Hotel/Restaurant Marketing Conference (Trinidad), The IMCEA Annual Conference, Cooper Hotels Annual General Manager's Conference and others.
An energetic and commanding leader, coach, collaborator and orator extraordinaire — Jon Taffer will drive any audience to its feet in a thunderous round of appreciative applause. A virtual fixture in the restaurant, bar and nightclub business, Jon is an internationally recognized, award-winning restaurant operator, owner and concept developer. He's a respected industry "voice" with nearly 40 years of hands-on experience. As a keynote speaker, Taffer taps into his vast experience and delivers expertise in the creation, development and management of casual restaurants, entertainment venues, nightclubs, bars, stadium/arena food service, resort facilities, and large theme restaurants. Additionally, Jon always keeps immersed in the hottest "trend-setting" food and beverage endeavors.
Prior to joining the Neighborhood Marketing Group, Taffer served as president of Innovative Hospitality Concepts, Inc. – a world renowned, award winning creator and operator of innovative restaurant and nightclub concepts. A member of many boards, Taffer served on Nightclub & Bar Magazine, Tradeshow and Convention's board, Restaurant Marketing Magazine and NFL Enterprises' board of directors.
As one of only six inductees into the Nightclub Hall of Fame, Taffer is also the holder of such distinctions as "Pub Master" in the United Kingdom with multiple honors as "Operator of the Year" and winner of "Property of the Year." Jon Taffer was also once recognized as "a major leaguer" in Inc. Magazine's feature, "Angels of the Night."
Among Taffer's recent speaking engagements are: Intercontinental Hotels (and Holiday Inns) Food & Beverage Council, Sheraton's Annual F & B Conference (member, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide), HOTFAB Conference, Beverage & Food Show, Grand Casino's Annual Executive Conference, British American Tobacco Hotel/Restaurant Marketing Conference (Trinidad), The IMCEA Annual Conference, Cooper Hotels Annual General Manager's Conference and others.
Neighborhood Marketing®
G.R.O.W.® – Guest Reaction Opportunity Window
- G.R.O.W.® - Guest Reaction Opportunity Window
Product Development & Management
- Product Development & Management
Sales Dynamics
- Sales Dynamics
Four Walls Marketing
- Four Walls Marketing
Reaction Management®
- Reaction Management®
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NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
On-Site
J.D., Programming & Content Director, NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
Jon's keynote presentation was the highest rated session at the National Restaurant Show this year. People loved him!
MARTIAL ARTS SUPER SHOW
On-Site
J.D., SHOW DIRECTOR, MARTIAL ARTS SUPER SHOW
Jon delivered an action packed presentation to our attendees. We can't wait to have him back!
Specialty Food Assoc.
On-Site
P.K., President, Specialty Food Assoc.
Jon always delivers an inspirational, exciting and information packed presentation. Our attendees loved him.
Carlson Restaurants / TGI Friday's
On-Site
N.S., CEO, Carlson Restaurants / TGI Friday's
Jon seamlessly blends data-backed insights with hard-earned experience to create a template of how to construct a plan for success.
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