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How Can You Maximize Your RFMA Membership?

Join us on these three Maximize Your RFMA Membership webinars to learn about some of RFMA's great member benefits and resources.

RFMAonline.com Webinar

Thursday, April 11th at 2:30PM CDT

Learn how to best utilize and access all the resources on the RFMA website.

SocialLink Webinar

Friday, April 19th at 2:30PM CDT

Learn how to navigate and connect on SocialLink, RFMA’s online social community.

CRFP Webinar

Tuesday, April 23rd at 2:30PM CDT

Learn what it means and how to achieve your CRFP (Certified Restaurant Facilities Professional).

Click here to register today for these events!

Visit https://www.rfmaonline.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1201852&group= to view the full article online.

Learn What you Need to Know about CO2 Safety Monitoring Requirements

Don’t miss our upcoming RFMA-U Webinar on CO2 Safety Monitoring Requirements! This interactive session is designed to provide attendees with a basic understanding of the history behind monitoring requirements, the new codes and how they are interpreted, and help attendees gauge their organization's risk and exposure for the future.

When: Friday, April 26th at 1:00pm CDT

Presenter: Josh Pringle, CO2Meter, Inc.

Visit https://education.rfmaonline.com/index.cfm?pg=semwebCatalog&panel=showLive&seminarid=9715 to view the full article online.

Spring into the Season and Achieve your CRFP Designation!

The CRFP (Certified Restaurant Facilities Professional) designation will set you apart from your peers, conveying to others your expertise in the restaurant facility management industry. Through RFMA’s online CRFP Prep Course, attaining your CRFP in 2019 can be possible.

Receive a $100 discount when you sit for the CRFP Exam by August 31, 2019.

Contact Debi Kensell at debi@rfmaonline.com to learn more about this offer and the process of attaining your CRFP.
*This code is only valid for current RFMA members.

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FEDERAL HEATH - EXTERIOR SIGN & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE

Federal Heath provides reliable and cost-effective maintenance for exterior signs and lighting. Our service programs are designed specific to each customer, creating the perfect fit for any requirements. We offer unparalleled, five-star customer service and fast response nationwide. For over 117 years companies have trusted us with their brand identity needs. All signs point to Federal Heath.

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Top Industry News

U.S. Restaurant Sales to Reach Record $863B in 2019

Nation's Restaurant News
U.S. restaurant industry sales will reach a record high of $863 billion this year, up 3.6% over last year, according to a report released today by the National Restaurant Association.

Visit https://www.nrn.com/sales-trends/us-restaurant-sales-reach-record-863b-2019-nra-says to view the full article online.

The Changing Face of Restaurant Leadership

QSR
Not only does diversity correlate with better bottom-line results, but it also leads to greater innovation and creativity, largely due to the lack of “group think”—in which individuals from like backgrounds tend to approach problems the same way and propose similar solutions.

Visit https://www.qsrmagazine.com/reports/changing-face-restaurant-leadership to view the full article online.

4 Ways to Ensure Food Partners Deliver High-Quality Products

Fast Casual

As the fast-casual industry continues to evolve, one thing has become more apparent to every level of the business; high-quality food partners are increasingly integral to guest satisfaction and to the success of restaurant brands as a whole.

Visit https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/chef-chatter-4-ways-to-ensure-your-food-partners-deliver-high-quality-products/ to view the full article online.

Hospitality Must Be at Heart of Delivery

Franchise Times
Famed ramen chef Ivan Orkin stresses the importance of customer care at the onset of food delivery and beyond.

Visit http://www.franchisetimes.com/news/April-2019/Hospitality-Must-Be-at-Heart-of-Delivery-Chef-Orkin-Says/ to view the full article online.

Dutch Brothers Coffee Opens location after California Wildfires

Retail & Restaurant Facility Business
On April 1, 2019, Dutch Bros Coffee reopened its doors in Paradise, Calif., nearly 5 months after the community was devastated by wildfires. This was California’s most destructive fire in history, with over 14,000 homes lost and approximately 25,000 people affected.

Visit https://retailrestaurantfb.com/dutch-bros-coffee-reopens-paradise-location-after-california-wildfires/ to view the full article online.

Taco Bell to Throw Hiring Parties

Nation's Restaurant News

Following a successful pilot program last year, Taco Bell is throwing 600 hiring parties later this month to attract more applicants amid a challenging labor market.

Visit https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/taco-bell-s-answer-tight-labor-pool-throw-600-hiring-parties to view the full article online.

Jersey Mike's Raises $7.3M for Charities

Fast Casual

Jersey Mike’s Subs said it raised a company record of $7.3 million to help charities around the country during the March Month of Giving, raising more than $1 million more than the year-ago fundraising round.

Visit https://www.fastcasual.com/news/jersey-mikes-raises-record-73m-for-charities-across-country/ to view the full article online.

Rethinking Your Security System

Facilitator magazine

Restaurant security systems offer protection for a variety of risks, including theft, burglary, criminal
damage, employee misconduct and fire. Read on for a discussion with Michael Vezina, Senior Vice
President of Life Safety Engineered Systems, about current and future trends within the security
industry. He indicates several areas of future growth with CCTVs and revealed that internal theft deterrence technology is making great strides.

Visit https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.rfmaonline.com/resource/resmgr/facilitator_searchable_pdfs/2019_decjan/j.dover_security_system.pdf to view the full article online.

Restaurant Facility Management Association