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RFMA's official publication, Facilitator, is conducting a short survey to learn more about what our readers think! Please consider taking our Facilitator survey below. By completing the survey you will also be entered in to win a $250 Visa gift card.

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Peer to Peer Call (Restaurant Members only): Vendor Management; RFP’s; Vetting Process 
Join your fellow RFMA Restaurant Members to discuss these topics on December’s call!
When: Thursday, December 7th from 10:00 – 11:00am
Facilitator: Nate Lee, CRFP, RPM Pizza
Click here to register.

  

Do you have industry experience with any of the following topics?
- ADA
- CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management Systems)
- EMS (Energy Management Systems)
- Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning
- Pest Control
- Roofing


Submissions are due January 31, 2018.

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RFMA 2018 Session Preview: Repair, Recover, Replace? Insights into Commercial Roofing Systems with Dan Conley and Jim Flickinger

Restaurant Facility Managers confronted with a problematic roof must decide whether to repair the existing roof, install a new roof over the old one, or remove and replace the existing roof? There are a number of different systems and materials to choose from, all of which have unique performance characteristics, warranty options, and price points. This session is designed to provide a hands-on exploration of various roofing materials and system components, as well as demonstrating common installation and repair techniques; all designed to help you navigate the question of repair, recover or replace.

When: Monday, March 5th from 2:00-4:30pm
Click here to learn more about this session and other RFMA 2018 education sessions.

 

Are you ready to Register for RFMA 2018?

RFMA Restaurant members, make sure to take advantage of our $125 Early Bird registration rate before December 15th.

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RFMA Tip of the Week

QSR
What is undeniable is the pace at which physical and digital experiences are coming together. With that in mind, following are four key areas to consider to make ordering ahead simple and convenient.

Visit https://www.qsrmagazine.com/outside-insights/4-ways-brands-can-improve-order-ahead-experience 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
Buffalo Wild Wings has entered into a merger agreement with Arby’s Restaurant Group. ARG will acquire the casual dining chain for $157 per share in cash, a deal valued at about $2.9 billion, including Buffalo Wild Wings’ net debt.

Visit https://www.qsrmagazine.com/finance/arbys-buy-buffalo-wild-wings-29b-deal to view the full article online.

Restaurant Hospitality
Rhubarb to open restaurants and bar-and-event space in New York City development’s highest tower.

Visit http://www.restaurant-hospitality.com/new-restaurant-concepts/london-based-hospitality-group-plans-high-flying-hudson-yards-concepts to view the full article online.

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Restaurant Hospitality
New York-based Patina Restaurant Group is opening four new restaurants at Disney Springs, the shopping and restaurant venue near the ticketed parks of Walt Disney World in Orlando.

Visit http://www.restaurant-hospitality.com/operations/patina-open-italian-concepts-and-cabaret-disney-springs to view the full article online.

Franke
Tornado Industries

NRA
Author and daytime host Rachael Ray has cooked up a contest to offer one $25,000 and three $5,000 scholarships to four high-school juniors and seniors who are seeking careers in culinary arts or restaurant management.

Visit http://www.restaurant.org/News-Research/News/Rachael-Ray-contest-offers-scholarships-How-cool-i 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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Forbes
In its 2016 study “Shortchanged in Retirement,” The National Institute on Retirement Security explored financial hardships facing employed women, women approaching retirement and retired women. 

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/karastiles/2017/11/01/heres-how-the-gender-gap-applies-to-retirement/#4f79956e6519 to view the full article online.

  

RFMA’s Industry Service Guide has you covered!

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