More than 8,000 bar and restaurant owners packed the Henry B. Gonzlez Convention Center on Sunday for the Texas Restaurant Show to share products and learn from one another about how to grow their businesses.

The 89th annual Texas Restaurant Show featured 600 exhibitor booths, ranging from equipment makers to food suppliers, all with one goal: help restaurants operate smarter and serve guests better.

Tony Abruscato, chief marketing officer of the Texas Restaurant Association, said the event came at a meaningful time for the industry.