Advertising in the hospitality industry is most valuable when your brand reaches professionals while they’re actively researching, planning and making purchasing decisions.
Cabaret Design Group connects manufacturers, suppliers and industry partners with a global audience of hospitality professionals researching commercial bar design, bar equipment, beverage systems and project planning.
Our audience isn’t assembled through paid traffic or general-interest advertising. It has grown organically around one of the industry’s most comprehensive collections of commercial bar design information.
Your customers are already here.
Hospitality professionals from North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and beyond discover Cabaret Design Group while researching real-world commercial bar projects.
Google Analytics verifies that our educational resources attract an international audience interested in the decisions that shape bars, restaurants and hospitality venues—from equipment selection and bartender workflow to beverage systems, construction and project planning.
For manufacturers and industry suppliers, that creates an unusual advertising opportunity:
Reach hospitality professionals while they’re actively researching the products, systems and solutions their projects require.
A traditional hospitality advertising agency can help a brand identify and reach its target market.
Cabaret Design Group offers something different.
We already have the audience.
Manufacturers and suppliers can place their brands directly in front of hospitality professionals who are already engaging with highly specialized commercial bar design and equipment content.
Rather than purchasing broad exposure and hoping to find the right audience, our Featured Industry Partners gain visibility within the very content environment their prospective customers are using to make informed project decisions.
Cabaret Design Group offers a limited number of premium advertising opportunities for companies whose products and services complement the needs of our professional hospitality audience.
Featured Industry Partner opportunities may include premium Home page visibility, strategic Learning Center placements, high-visibility advertising positions and dedicated sponsored features that allow manufacturers to tell their story in greater depth.
We intentionally limit advertising participation to maintain the quality of the site, the experience of our readers and the visibility of participating brands.
The value of specialized hospitality advertising isn’t simply how many people see an advertisement. It’s who sees it, what they’re researching and when they see it.
A hospitality professional reading about commercial bar equipment, beverage systems, bartender stations or project planning is already operating within the environment your company serves.
That creates something general advertising cannot easily reproduce:
relevance at the moment of interest!
Advertising with Cabaret Design Group doesn’t require a complicated campaign setup.
Choose your advertising opportunity, provide your approved artwork and destination URL, and we’ll handle the rest.
For sponsored features and custom opportunities, we’ll coordinate directly with your marketing team before publication.
Our Hospitality Advertising Media Kit provides a concise, shareable overview of Cabaret Design Group’s global audience, Featured Industry Partner opportunities, premium advertising placements and available options.
Download the Cabaret Design Group Hospitality Advertising Media Kit →
If your company provides equipment, products, technology or professional services to the hospitality industry, Cabaret Design Group offers an opportunity to reach professionals while their projects—and purchasing decisions—are taking shape.
Become a Featured Industry Partner.
AV + Security Specialist | President,
WinStar Video Security
Sam Winer leads WinStar Video Security with over 20 years of experience designing and installing advanced surveillance, audio, and communications systems for restaurants, bars, and QSR chains. His firm delivers HD, AI-powered security systems, immersive AV experiences, and cellular signal boosting that meets the demands of modern hospitality venues.
From single-unit lounges to high-volume chains, Sam’s work focuses on guest experience, loss prevention, and operational reliability. He’s known for helping operators select the right systems — then install and maintain them for long-term performance.
Sam is a trusted integrator for projects that require technical precision and rock-solid uptime — whether building from scratch, upgrading legacy systems, or opening at scale.
Structural Engineer | Owner,
MC Squared, Inc.
James Farley is a licensed structural engineer with deep experience designing commercial buildings across the U.S. He is the owner and principal at MC Squared, Inc., where he leads structural design for a wide range of mid-rise hospitality, retail, and mixed-use projects.
James specializes in turning complex architectural visions into sound, code-compliant structures. His work spans steel, wood, concrete, and hybrid systems — and he’s known for his speed, clarity, and ability to collaborate closely with design teams to support aesthetics without compromising performance.
Licensed in multiple states, including Washington and Arkansas, James plays a vital role in bar and restaurant projects that demand both technical integrity and visual impact.
Design Consultant | President,
JLR Design Group
Garrett Lennon brings over 20 years of experience across foodservice operations, kitchen design, and consulting. As President and Principal of JLR Design Group, he leads projects in hospitality, healthcare, higher education, and institutional environments — where functionality, compliance, and guest satisfaction must align.
With a background in both management and engineering, Garrett excels at bridging frontline realities with technical performance. His team is known for translating operational needs into layouts that perform day after day, year after year.
Whether supporting a hospital kitchen upgrade, a campus dining overhaul, or a high-volume hospitality venue, Garrett focuses on designs that last — clean, compliant, and centered on the user experience.
Food Hall Specialist | Founder,
Bayard FSD
Dylan Halaszynski launched Bayard Food Service Design with a singular goal: to bring sharp technical fluency to the complex world of nontraditional foodservice models. His work focuses on unique formats like food halls, shared prep kitchens, and market-style dining — where code compliance and creative layouts must coexist.
With a background in construction management and boutique consulting, Dylan’s superpower is translating regulatory code into efficient, scalable spaces. He’s worked closely with Departments of Health across multiple U.S. jurisdictions and is known for identifying and solving challenges that would stall less experienced teams.
As an FCSI professional, Dylan pairs technical credibility with a next-gen mindset. He’s a go-to strategist for clients exploring urban revitalization projects, hospitality incubators, and unconventional culinary concepts — helping them move quickly, stay compliant, and stand out.
Hospitality Advisor | President,
Restaurant Consulting Services
Kevin Moll is a 39-year hospitality veteran, known for his unmatched insight into startup strategy, turnaround planning, and talent acquisition. As President of Restaurant Consulting Services, Inc. and its sister company Restaurant Recruiting Pros, he delivers full-spectrum solutions — from concept to culture.
His operational experience spans World’s Fair-scale foodservice, multi-unit ownership, and high-performance recruiting. He’s been featured on ABC’s Nightline, authored two books, and founded “Mystery Shoppers,” a global brand trusted by operators worldwide.
Kevin blends street-smart practicality with boardroom-level advisory, making him an invaluable partner to entrepreneurs, executives, and investors alike. Whether launching a new brand or revitalizing an underperforming venue, his work bridges hospitality intuition with data-driven execution — unlocking growth where others see obstacles.
FCSI Designer | Founder,
LU S Design Associates
Lu Schildmeyer has shaped more than 2,800 hospitality environments across the U.S. and Canada — including over 700 restaurants and 600 bars. With nearly four decades of experience in foodservice facility design, custom stainless steel millwork, and health code compliance, Lu is a trusted specialist for operators who demand technical precision and operational fluidity.
His work spans every segment of the hospitality industry — from boutique bistros to high-volume entertainment venues — where performance, durability, and code alignment must all coexist. Known for practical layouts and forward-thinking BOH integration, Lu brings peace of mind to architects, developers, and chefs who want their kitchens to run as smoothly as their dining rooms.
As an FCSI member, Lu blends aesthetic coordination with engineer-grade accuracy. His shop drawings are regarded as gold standard in foodservice environments, and his ability to anticipate permitting, clearance, and sanitation requirements has saved clients time, risk, and rework at every stage of the build.
F & B Consultant | Founder,
National Foodservice Consulting
With more than 50 years in the food and beverage industry, Craig Pendleton brings unmatched operational insight to every project he touches. From national brands to independent operators, his advisory work is grounded in deep experience and a no-nonsense approach to profitability, workflow, and guest experience.
Over the past three decades, Craig has helped launch more than 100 successful venues — including restaurants, casinos, and specialty dining concepts across the U.S. His consulting engagements focus on marrying smart design with real-world management, often bridging the gap between creative vision and operational execution.
Craig’s expertise is especially valued in Tribal gaming environments, where sovereignty, cultural fluency, and long-term sustainability must align. He approaches these partnerships with respect, precision, and a commitment to self-determination — creating foodservice strategies that support community goals while optimizing guest satisfaction and fiscal results.
Construction Strategist | Founder,
ADDMORE Services
Colin Addley is a Chartered Builder (MCIOB) with over 40 years of experience leading complex construction projects across six continents. His expertise spans construction management, quantity surveying, and international development strategy — particularly in hospitality, resorts, and commercial spaces.
As the founder of ADDMORE Services, Colin works with a global network of professionals he’s personally vetted — including quantity surveyors, site engineers, project managers, and planners — all of whom operate with the same rigor and high-performance mindset. He’s directed projects in the UK, UAE, South Africa, Germany, and North America, earning a reputation for precise execution on fast-moving, high-stakes initiatives.
Whether it’s developing a new food hall in Johannesburg, overseeing a hospitality rollout in the Gulf States, or helping U.S. brands expand overseas, Colin brings logistical clarity and on-the-ground insight to every venture. His work consistently blends old-school project discipline with contemporary collaboration — making him a powerhouse for any project that spans borders, teams, or time zones.
Bar Design Expert | Founder,
Cabaret Design Group
As the creator of Integrated Bar Design, Rick specializes in solving complex spatial and system challenges that fall outside the scope of conventional design disciplines. His work bridges compliance and performance, translating regulatory constraints into highly efficient, service-forward bar environments.
Rick’s signature solutions—curved bar geometries, modular steel systems, and ADA-first layouts—have shaped high-performing venues across the U.S., Canada, and offshore markets. These systems are trusted by operators who demand high-volume throughput without compromising service quality, accessibility, or design integrity.
To support larger and more complex hospitality projects, Rick works alongside a vetted network of strategic partners in commercial foodservice, kitchen planning, and hospitality operations. This collaborative model allows Cabaret Design Group to deliver fully coordinated food-and-beverage environments—where bar and kitchen design are aligned from the earliest planning stages.
A prolific educator and industry voice, Rick has authored over 100 published articles and produced more than 80 instructional YouTube videos on bar design, equipment planning, and operational strategy. Through this work, he has helped thousands of restaurateurs, architects, and consultants rethink not just how bars look—but how they function, scale, and perform in the real world.
