The Dish

We appreciate our RFMA 2017 attendees who completed our education session evaluations and overall RFMA 2017 conference evaluation. The entire RFMA staff reviews these evaluations and values the feedback we receive in them.

We would also like to congratulate our winners!
Vendor Winner: Dean DePhillips, All County Paving
Restaurant Winner: Wendy Gallo, CRFP, Little Caesars Enterprises
Dean and Wendy will each receive a $100 Visa gift card. Make sure to complete RFMA evaluations and surveys and you could win too!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/rfm-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=432530&issueID=55990 to view the full article online.

RFMA is heading to Oklahoma City for our next Restaurant Facilities Benchmarking Roundtable.
When: Wednesday, April 12th from 10am-1pm
Topics to discuss include: Energy Management, Equipment Training for Operations and Asset Management

Visit http://www.rfmaonline.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=943768 to view the full article online.

 

Jonathan Maze, Nation's Restaurant News
Darden Restaurants Inc. said on Monday that it has agreed to buy Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen from the private-equity groups L Catterton and Oak Investment Partners for $780 million in an all-cash deal.

Visit http://www.nrn.com/mergers-acquisitions/darden-cheddar-s-deal-all-about-growth to view the full article online.

Francine Shaw, Restaurant Hospitality
Food safety expert Francine L. Shaw shares her experience with commonly found violations and tips for preventing them.

Visit http://www.restaurant-hospitality.com/management/confessions-health-inspector-what-mystery-meat to view the full article online.

Jeff Hands, Restaurant Hospitality
Maintaining a healthy bottom line in your restaurant is integral to your survival and success.

Visit http://www.restaurant-hospitality.com/back-house/5-ways-improve-your-bottom-line to view the full article online.

National Restaurant Association
As you tie up loose ends on your 2016 records in preparation for filing taxes, don’t forget about your tip-reporting paperwork.

Visit http://www.restaurant.org/Manage-My-Restaurant/Workforce-Management/Policy/Tip-reporting-What-you-need-to-know-about-Form-802 to view the full article online.

Mary Avant, QSR
Despite a number of challenges, brands are once again exploring shipping-container design for new restaurant construction.

Visit https://www.qsrmagazine.com/design/shipping-containers-make-comeback-restaurant-design to view the full article online.