Expo Facts
The unified show between TGCA, TPCA, and SMC-Events (The Latin American Food & Beverage Expo) will expand the exhibitors’ network of customers, as well as meet the growing industry demand for Hispanic food and beverages. It will bring both exhibitors and attendees a new market place for products, services, and supplies for all segments of the convenience store, petroleum marketing, supermarket, and grocery store industries in Texas.

Location
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051 (5 minutes from DFW Airport)
Phone: 817/778-1000
   Web Link: Gaylord Texan Resort
   Web Link: Welcome to Grapevine

Convention & Expo Dates & Times
   Overall Dates: July 20-22, 2008
   Expo Dates:     Monday, July 21 ~ 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
                               Tuesday, July 22, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Attendee Profile ~ Who Attends
Buyers will come from throughout the state of Texas and the surrounding region hoping to purchase products and/or services on the exhibit floor which will improve their ability to operate their businesses successfully.  Attendees come to the Expo with an agenda to shop and buy. They are on your turf, ready for you to create an experience with product demonstrations and personal interaction. Whatever your product and/or service, this Expo is a great opportunity for your customers and potential customers to “test drive” — and purchase!

Owners/Operators, Top Level Executives, Buyers, and Merchandisers representing:,
   Car Wash and Quick Lube Centers
   Convenience Stores/Independents, National/Regional Chains and Major Oil Companies
   Grocery Stores and Supermarkets
   Grocery Wholesalers
   Restaurants and Specialty Stores
   Petroleum Products - Retailers and Wholesalers
 
Over 80% of the Attendees from the 2007 San Antonio Expo had Buying Influence.

Exhibitor Profile ~ Who Exhibits
The Expo is comprised of hundreds of exhibiting companies who supply products and/or services to:
   Convenience Stores
   Grocery Stores and Supermarkets
   Wholesale Grocery Companies
   Petroleum Marketers

Previously Exhibiting Industries Products/Services:
   ATM’s, Automated Fueling/POS Systems, Bakery, Beverages, Candy, Capital Funding Sources, Car Wash
   Equip/Svcs, Cash Handling, Check Verification, Computers/Hardware/Software, Convenience Store, Design,
   Dairy, Deli, Displays & Fixtures, Energy Suppliers, Equipment Suppliers, Fast Food Franchising, Financial
   Services, Food, Food Services, General Merchandise, Health & Beauty Care, Ice, Industry Consultants,
   Insurance, Money Orders, Novelty Items, Personnel Services, Pet Foods/Products, Petroleum Products/
   Bulk Gas/Diesel/Lube Oils/Specialty/Additives, Phone Cards/Pre-Paid, Pizza/Products/Accessories,
   Point-of-Sale/Inventory Systems, Salsas, Seasonings, Security Systems, Signs/Canopies/Paint, Snack
   Foods, Specialty Products, Spices, Telecommunications, Tobacco Products, Transport Suppliers,
   Underground Storage Tank Equip/Svcs, Uniforms, and Wholesale Grocery.

Texas Food & Fuel Number of Past Exhibitors & Booths
   2007 San Antonio Expo: 333 - 10x10’s comprised of 258 exhibiting companies ~ Show was 98% SOLD
   2006 DFW Show: 311 - 10x10’s comprised of 238 exhibiting companies ~ Show SOLD OUT

Latin American Food & Beverage Expo Number of Past Exhibitors & Booths
   2007 San Antonio Expo: 40 - 10x10’s comprised of 35 exhibiting companies
   2006 DFW Expo: 47 - 10x10’s comprised of 40 exhibiting companies