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We are happy to announce that our 7th Annual Buyer's Guide will be featured in our October/November Facilitator magazine. Every RFMA Member Vendor company will receive a FREE listing in the Buyer's Guide that will include:
- Company name
- Address
- Website
- Phone number
- Company description
- 5 vendor categories (vendor categories have changed!)
You must update all of your information by Friday, August 25th!

How do I update my Buyer's Guide listing information?
Visit rfmaonline.com and log into your Primary Vendor Member’s RFMA account with your username and password. After logging in, click on the “Edit” icon next to the Professional Information section on your profile.
**The Buyer's Guide information will be pulled from your Primary Vendor Member's Professional Information in their InSite profile.


 


Would you like to enhance your free Buyer's Guide listing?


Click here to view and purchase an enhancement to your listing.

Visit http://www.rfmaonline.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=956748&group to view the full article online.

RFMA is seeking editorial submissions for this issue on the topics below:
October/November 2017 (Buyer's Guide)


Focus: Capital Planning & Franchisee Focus
Topics: Drive-Thru Technology, Exterior/Interior Lighting & Signage, Handyman Programs, Preventative Maintenance-Cyclical Services, Waste Management, Winterize Plumbing
Editorial Due: August 18th


Questions? Contact Heather at heather@rfmaonline.com.

Visit https://rfmaonline.site-ym.com/?page=SubmitArticle to view the full article online.

  

Join us for our RFMA Gives 2018 Volunteer Day at our project recipient, The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Phoenix, AZ.
When: Saturday, September 23rd from 8am-4pm
Where: The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center


 

Visit http://www.rfmaonline.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=987325&group to view the full article online.

Kason Industries
RFMA Tip of the Week

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Pie Five Pizza Co. made its name by revolutionizing the way pizza is ordered, prepared and enjoyed. Now, the fast casual concept known for its customizable pizzas made on-the-spot with unlimited toppings for one price is shaking things up again.

Visit https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/pie-five-introduces-updated-logo-store-design to view the full article online.

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Federal Heath
Fast, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance solutions for your exterior signs and lighting. With a company history of 115 years and counting, we’ve got you covered for all of your nationwide, multi-site repair needs. All signs point to Federal Heath.
www.federalheath.com
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Top Industry News

QSR
To date, Lennys has 57 active remodeling projects taking place in its 95-unit system. Some are being constructed, several are being evaluated, and a select number are completed. Forty-five additional stores are in the pipeline for 2018.

Visit https://www.qsrmagazine.com/exclusives/revamping-fast-casual-sandwich-chain to view the full article online.

ADT Security Services
Protect-All Flooring

Nation's Restaurant News
Chains face higher building costs as wages for plumbers and contractors rise.

Visit http://www.nrn.com/workforce/higher-wages-arent-just-hurting-labor-costs to view the full article online.

Franke

Nation's Restaurant News
While there’s obviously a great deal of interest in the subject, I think it’s a little early to say exactly how robotics will impact our business in the long term. 

Visit http://www.nrn.com/technology/will-automation-supplant-restaurant-worker to view the full article online.

Your Commercial Equipment Support Partner
General Parts LLC
General Parts Group is your independent provider of commercial kitchen equipment repair, specializing in food-service equipment, HVAC and all forms of commercial refrigeration equipment. We offer a full range of services to support the entire life-cycle of your equipment including repair, installation, planned maintenance as well as O.E.M. parts distribution.
https://www.generalparts.com
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Upcoming Events

Restaurant Hospitality
Kim Bartmann’s restaurants in Minneapolis will be adding a 3 percent surcharge to bills to pay for health insurance for employees.

Visit http://www.restaurant-hospitality.com/trends/what-we-re-reading-minneapolis-restaurants-add-surcharge-cover-health-insurance/gallery?slide=1 to view the full article online.

  

RFMA’s Industry Service Guide has you covered!

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