The Dish - February 13, 2019

RFMA News

We did it! #RFMA2019 was a TEXAS-SIZED success!

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated and contributed to this year’s Annual Conference in Austin. Please be sure to tag us using #RFMA2019 and follow us on social media to see all of our conference highlights!

Find us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram!

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Let us Know About Your Experience at RFMA 2019!

As the music fades and we close out another successful conference, please take a moment to let us know what you thought of RFMA 2019 in Austin in these two ways:

1. Session Evaluations found in the RFMA Annual Conference App. Tell us what you thought of the specific education sessions you attended at RFMA 2019. Plus, by filling out your evaluations, you will be entered to win a Mystery Prize!

2. Our Overall RFMA 2019 Conference Survey has been emailed to your inbox. Let us know about your conference experiences, including what you loved and what we can improve upon! Plus, when you complete this survey, you will be entered to win a $100 gift card!

Thank you to all of our attendees, exhibitors and sponsors for another great Annual Conference!

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Save the Date for RFMA 2020 in Denver, CO!

Mark your calendars! RFMA is excited to be at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center for RFMA 2020 in Denver, CO, March 8-10^th.

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Preparing for the Valentine's Day Rush

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Jimmy John's Vows to Never Use Third-Party Delivery

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The company announced that “it will never authorize third-party companies like Uber Eats, DoorDash or Grubhub to deliver its sandwiches to its customers."

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Dunkin' Plans to Close More Nontraditional Sites

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The doughnut chain’s new emphasis on site quality, not sheer unit counts, includes a move away from self-serve and other scaled-down outlets.

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