The Dish - May 1, 2019

RFMA News

The RFMA network can now be in the palm of your hand with our SocialLink Mobile App! Connect and engage with RFMA peers and gain easy access to RFMA events, news and restaurant facility resources by downloading our NEW SocialLink Mobile App.

• Search and Connect with the RFMA restaurant & vendor network
• View RFMA's Member Feed and keep up to date on RFMA news, events and resources
• Register for RFMA events, and more!

Visit the Google Play or iTunes App store and search for the SocialLink Mobile App. After downloading, login using your RFMA login credentials.

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Top Industry News

Chemical Recycling Could Turn Single-Use Plastic Issue Around

CBS

From the outside, a cutting-edge plant in Portland, Oregon, looks like it could be any recycling center in America. But what's happening inside is different than any other plant – and it could be a game changer for the entire industry.

Visit https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chemical-recycling-the-answer-to-our-single-use-plastic-problem/ to view the full article online.

Preparing for Refrigerant Regulations

Facilitator magazine
Stay informed about current and future refrigerant trends and read up on changing EPA regulations.

Visit http://onlinedigitalpublishing.com/publication/?i=582853&ver=html5&p=44 to view the full article online.

Domino’s Starts GPS Pizza Tracking

Nation's Restaurant News
The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based pizza chain, which has refused to augment its in-house fleet of drivers with third-party delivery operators, is launching GPS tracking of drivers in 27 corporate-owned stores in Phoenix, Az.

Visit https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/domino-s-takes-cue-uber-gps-tracking-pizza to view the full article online.

Where Should Your Restaurant Stand on Digital Signage?

QSR
Digital signage has transformed restaurant operations and management, making menu updates quicker and easier, improving the customer experience and boosting sales. Restaurant digital signage is a highly practical way to display your menu and drive your restaurant’s business strategy, with multiple options available.

Visit https://www.qsrmagazine.com/outside-insights/where-should-your-restaurant-stand-digital-signage to view the full article online.

Captain D's Rebuilds Unit Destroyed by Hurricane Michael

Fast Casual
Captain D's reopened a corporate-owned location Monday in Panama City, Florida, after repairing damages left behind by Hurricane Michael.

Visit https://www.fastcasual.com/news/captain-ds-rebuilds-panama-city-unit-destroyed-by-hurricane-michael/ to view the full article online.

Kitchen United Names Newest Markets for Expansion

Retail & Restaurant Facility Business
Kitchen United, the GV-backed startup creating a new way for restaurant brands to expand via off-premise optimized kitchen centers, has signed lease agreements bringing new locations to San Francisco and Los Angeles, and a second location to Chicago in the Fulton Market District.

Visit https://retailrestaurantfb.com/kitchen-united-names-newest-markets-for-expansion/ to view the full article online.

Looking for Vendors? Find them here on RFMA's Vendor Marketplace

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

Visit http://rfma.industry-guide.com/ to view the full article online.

Restaurant’s Guide to Recycling Cooking Oil

Modern Restaurant Management
After serving up that last batch of fries, it’s time to replace the oil in the restaurant’s commercial-grade deep fryer. So, what steps can a restaurant take?

Visit https://www.modernrestaurantmanagement.com/a-little-sizzle-restaurants-guide-to-recycling-cooking-oil/ to view the full article online.