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The RFMA Mentorship Program is designed for emerging professionals to connect, learn industry trends and gain insight from seasoned professionals in the field. If you are looking to build your facilities knowledge and grow within the restaurant facility management industry, consider participating in this year’s Mentorship Program.

Deadline to apply is Friday, April 5th.

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RFMA was honored to work with Mobile Loaves & Fishes in Austin, TX, for our 2019 RFMA Gives project. Thank you to all of our generous members and supporters who donated their time, talents and funds to help make this project a huge success.

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Top Industry News

FSR Magazine
The One Group Hospitality, Inc. today announced the opening of STK Nashville, the brand’s first restaurant in Tennessee. Located in the Gulch neighborhood of Nashville at 700 12th Avenue South, the opening marks the continued global expansion of the STK brand and the second restaurant opening of 2019.

Visit https://www.foodnewsfeed.com/content/stk-makes-tennessee-debut-new-nashville-location to view the full article online.

QSR
While headquartered in Northern Indiana, Ben's Soft Pretzels has expanded their reach to over 80 locations in 10 states. The location at the Indianapolis International Airport will be operated by global restaurateur HMSHost and will fill a total of 804 square feet with locations in Concourse A and in Concourse B.

Visit https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/bens-soft-pretzels-grows-airport-locations to view the full article online.

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Foodservice Equipment & Supplies
Continental Services, a Michigan-based contract foodservice provider, has acquired Sterling Services. Under terms of the deal, the entire Sterling Services leadership team and staff will join Continental. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Visit https://fesmag.com/features/foodservice-news/16691-continental-services-acquires-contract-feeder-sterling-services to view the full article online.

The Restaurant Facility Management Association Industry Guide is a tool used to search for products and services.

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Facilitator Magazine
How Zaxby's stays proactive with its annual HVAC upgrade program -- an interview with Facilities Manager Tony Elrod.

Visit http://onlinedigitalpublishing.com/publication/?i=561908&ver=html5&p=70 to view the full article online.

Nation's Restaurant News
Armed with better food, more sophisticated entertainment and strategic discounting, restaurant brands are redefining the family dining experience.

Visit https://www.nrn.com/family-dining/how-win-over-millennials-cater-their-kids to view the full article online.

Franchise Times
A small footprint can be a big win for the right concepts. As rents continue to rise and traffic patterns continue to shift, a small-format mobile retail outlet can slash overhead and keep operations efficient. 

Visit http://www.franchisetimes.com/news/March-2018/Kiosk-Operations-an-Agile-Option-for-the-Right-Concepts/ to view the full article online.

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