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Have you registered for RFMA 2018?
Restaurant members, TODAY is the last day to register to be entered to win a FREE hotel stay at RFMA 2018!

Visit https://www.rfmaannualconference.com/Attendee_reg.cfm to view the full article online.

 

Join your fellow RFMA members for lunch and a panel discussion on R&M Cost Controls.
Panelists include: Shane Brock, CRFP, Becky Burton, and Danny Koontz
When: Tuesday, November 7th from 11:30am-1:30pm
Where: Rockbottom Restaurant & Brewery
Registration: $20


Thank you to our wonderful event sponsor, Franke!  
*Member Meet-up events are for RFMA members only.
Click here to register.

 

 

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RFMA 2018 Preview: Understanding Water Heaters in Restaurant Applications – Best Practices – with Randy Meyer

This seminar will discuss the operation and maintenance of all types of water heaters in service today. We will highlight the features and benefits of each type as well as their individual type drawbacks. We will outline the proper windows of operation for the equipment and what to do to get peak performance out of them. We will discuss matching the best water heater for your location, type of food and available field technical support. 
When: Monday, March 4th from 2:00-3:00pm
Click here to learn more about this session and other RFMA 2018 education sessions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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RFMA Tip of the Week

Nation's Restaurant News
A study from AlixPartners identifies a surprising trend. 

Visit http://www.nrn.com/consumer-trends/millennials-yes-millennials-likely-prefer-chain-restaurants-study to view the full article online.

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Top Industry News

CNBC
McDonald's said the company remains on track to offer delivery in 10,000 restaurants globally by the end of the year.

Visit https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/24/mcdonalds-plans-delivery-from-5000-us-restaurants-by-the-end-of-2017.html to view the full article online.

QSR
Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. is investing $100 million in a Dunkin’ Donuts refresh, CEO Nigel Travis announced.

Visit http://www.nrn.com/finance/dunkin-brands-invest-100m-flagship-transformation to view the full article online.

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Restaurant Hospitality
Emanuel “Manny” Hilario has been named president and CEO of The One Group Hospitality Inc., parent to the STK steakhouse-and-lounge chain. The company appointed Hilario to better focus on management and licensing opportunities.

Visit http://www.restaurant-hospitality.com/people/one-group-names-emanuel-hilario-president-and-ceo to view the full article online.

Nation's Restaurant News
Here are 10 things operators can do to avoid sexual harassment claims and to better defend themselves if such claims occur.

Visit http://www.nrn.com/workforce/10-ways-prevent-sexual-harassment-your-restaurant to view the full article online.

Franke
Tornado Industries

Modern Restaurant Management
These tips will help you better adapt to a new location--and make sure it's the right one.

Visit https://www.modernrestaurantmanagement.com/tips-for-moving-your-restaurant-to-a-new-location/ to view the full article online.

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Upcoming Events

National Restaurant Association
Celebrity chef Richard Blais told a crowd at the Restuarant Innovation Summit that smart technology could help restaurateurs save some of the money they spend on food and labor.

Visit http://www.restaurant.org/News-Research/News/Want-to-know-the-future-of-tech-Heres-a-preview to view the full article online.

  

RFMA’s Industry Service Guide has you covered!

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