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RFMA-U Webinar Announced on LED Lighting

This webinar will introduce restaurant operators to the concept of taking a diversified technology and solutions approach to achieve optimal results for their LED lighting retrofit.
When: Friday, June 16th from 1:00-2:00 PM CT
Presenters: Ed Carney, Energy Management Collaborative & Tony Johnson, Energy Management Collaborative


 

Visit https://education.rfmaonline.com/index.cfm?pg=semwebCatalog&panel=showLive&seminarid=7864 to view the full article online.
Have You Checked Facilitator’s Conference Recap issue?

Featuring MOD Pizza as our cover star, Facilitator’s April/May issue is jam packed with quality editorial and a RFMA 2017 conference recap.

Visit http://onlinedigitalpublishing.com/publication/frame.php?i=405457&p=&pn=&ver=html5 to view the full article online.
Do You Know How to Navigate rfmaonline.com?

Learn how to on our Maximize Your Membership call on Friday, May 12th.
On this call, you will learn how to register for events, connect with your peers, access Facilitator and other resources that are available at your fingertips!
When: Friday, May 12th at 1:00-2:00pm CT
Hosted by: Member Engagement Committee

Visit http://www.rfmaonline.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=953177&group to view the full article online.

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Top Industry News
Menu Labeling Delayed a Year

Ron Ruggless, Nation's Restaurant News
The Food and Drug Administration is delaying menu labeling compliance a year, to May 7, 2018, for restaurants and retail food establishments, the agency said in a memo Monday.

Visit http://www.nrn.com/news/menu-labeling-delayed-year to view the full article online.
Bojangles’ Expands ‘Restaurant of the Future’ Prototype

Nation's Restaurant News
Bojangles' Inc. continues to expand its “restaurant of the future” prototype, with an opening scheduled soon in Greenville, S.C.

Visit http://www.nrn.com/operations/bojangles-expands-restaurant-future-prototype to view the full article online.

How to Avoid a Customer Service Catastrophe

Lisa Jennings, Nation's Restaurant News
Customer service has been a hot-button topic in recent weeks after a series of highly public events on airlines went viral on social media.

Visit http://www.nrn.com/operations/how-avoid-customer-service-catastrophe to view the full article online.

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Upcoming Events
Ming Tsai to Launch ChowStirs Concept

Lisa Jennings, Restaurant Hospitality
Boston chef and restaurateur Ming Tsai will close his flagship restaurant Blue Ginger in June and develop a new fast-casual Chinese concept called ChowStirs, scheduled to open next year.

Visit http://www.restaurant-hospitality.com/new-restaurant-concepts/ming-tsai-launch-fast-casual-chowstirs-concept to view the full article online.

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Ensure Safe Produce Handling

National Restaurant Association
Spring and summer offer a bounty of delicious produce options for restaurateurs and guests. Because fresh produce often is eaten uncooked, everyone who handles produce must be careful to prevent cross-contamination.

Visit http://www.restaurant.org/Manage-My-Restaurant/Food-Nutrition/Food-Safety/Protect-guests-by-ensuring-safe-produce-handling to view the full article online.