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RFMA’s mentorship program was created to help Young Professional members connect, learn industry trends and gain knowledge and insight from seasoned professionals in the field.


Deadline for Mentor & Mentee Applications is Friday, August 18


Click here to learn more about RFMA’s Mentor Program & apply to be a Mentor or Mentee.
Questions? Please contact Ryan Byrd at ryan@rfmaonline.com.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/rfm-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=455770&issueID=56009 to view the full article online.

  

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

Nation's Restaurant News
Restaurants and entry-level employers get dragged back into the immigration debate as the White House and two GOP senators unveil a controversial policy to limit immigrants from coming into the country to work.

Visit http://www.nrn.com/workforce/working-lunch-industry-loses-immigration-conversation-again to view the full article online.

SIMPLIFIED EXTERIOR SIGN & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
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.
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Top Industry News

QSR
The service features a breakthrough device called the Pizza Portal, the first heated, self-service mobile order pick-up station in the quick service restaurant industry.

Visit https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/little-caesars-unveils-mobile-order-pick-station to view the full article online.

Protect-All Flooring

QSR
Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. announced that it will sell the company's assets to affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. ("Cerberus") and its partners. 

Visit https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/garden-fresh-restaurant-corp-selling-pe-groups to view the full article online.

Franke

Restaurant Hospitality
When inventive design meets form and function, great exteriors are often the result. From bold pops of color to wide-open windows, here’s a look at nine restaurants that grab attention.

Visit http://www.restaurant-hospitality.com/design/nine-restaurants-sexy-curb-appeal 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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Nation's Restaurant News
This is part of the Nation’s Restaurant News annual Second 100 report, a proprietary ranking of restaurant brands Nos. 101-200 by U.S. systemwide sales and other data. 

Visit http://www.nrn.com/second-100-restaurants/2017-second-100-restaurant-chain-countdown-no-200-no-151 to view the full article online.

  

RFMA’s Industry Service Guide has you covered!

Visit http://rfma.industry-guide.com/ to view the full article online.