The Dish - May 8, 2019

RFMA News

RFMA 2020 Session Proposals Now Open!

RFMA is now accepting proposals for education sessions at RFMA 2020 in Denver, March 8-10, 2020.

We invite proposals that:

Reflect innovation and cutting-edge content

Target either new, mid-career, or seasoned professionals

Stimulate and provoke discussion and audience engagement

Provide diverse approaches for different types of learners

Present evidence based on or supported by research

Use multimedia approaches to enhance attendee learning

RFMA 2020 Session Proposals are due Monday, July 1st.

Visit https://www.rfmaonline.com/news/449845/ to view the full article online.

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Top Industry News

Maine First State to Ban Polystyrene Containers

Nation's Restaurant News

Maine has become the first state to prohibit the sale and distribution of polystyrene foodservice containers, adding to the growing regulatory resistance to foam packaging.

Visit https://www.nrn.com/operations/maine-becomes-first-state-ban-polystyrene-containers to view the full article online.

Paving Your Parking Lot to a Smooth Customer Experience

Facilitator magazine

Learn the road to a welcoming parking area that says "welcome" to your customers. The first step is finding an exceptional contractor.

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The Full List of James Beard Awards 2019 Winners

Eater
At a ceremony in Chicago, chefs, restaurateurs, and other hospitality world insiders gathered for what are considered by many to be the most prestigious awards in American hospitality.

Visit https://www.eater.com/2019/5/6/18528531/james-beard-awards-2019-winners to view the full article online.

Steak ‘n Shake 'Temporarily' Closes 44 Restaurants

QSR
Steak ‘n Shake said, was to temporarily close restaurants in order to get them ready for sale. In a securities filing, the company revealed that it “temporarily” shuttered 44 units in the first quarter “until such time that a franchise partner is identified.”

Visit https://www.qsrmagazine.com/finance/steak-n-shake-temporarily-closes-44-restaurants to view the full article online.

How to Handle Labor Issues in Restaurants

Fast Casual
Managers bear the brunt of the workload for restaurants, as they have to handle long work hours and a large group of employees. It's difficult to get a good manager, and replacing a lost one can be very costly.

Visit https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/how-to-handle-labor-issues-in-restaurants/ to view the full article online.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Opens 750th Location

Retail & Restaurant Facility Business
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC, a leading national fast-casual cafe concept, is opening the 750th location in its system on May 17, 2019 in Sugar Land, Texas. This major milestone showcases Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s rapid growth and sets the company one step closer to reaching its goal of opening 130 new cafes in 2019.

Visit https://retailrestaurantfb.com/tropical-smoothie-cafe-opens-750th-location/ 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.

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