RFMA Announces Its Largest Annual Conference Ever

Drawing  restaurateurs from across the country, this national event will spotlight the latest technological advances in the restaurant facilities' industry. With over 230 exhibitors displaying products and services, renowned speakers and breakout sessions, the RFMA Conference has established itself as the leader in assimilating new information on restaurant facility maintenance.  

"Registration for the conference is the highest in RFMA history. It has become the 'can't miss' event for anyone charged with maintaining, repairing or remodeling a multi-unit restaurant chain or franchise group," says Tracy Tomson, RFMA executive director.

In addition to the exhibitors, motivational workshops, industry seminars and networking opportunities, this year's conference keynote presentation will feature Jon Wee and Owen Morse of the Passing Zone on ICE. Wee and Morse are one of the most accomplished motivational comedy duos in the nation, and they've done it by focusing on three successful business principles: Innovation, Collaboration and Execution. These are the three principles that help RFMA members achieve fantastic results.

The annual conference will also announce the recipients of the 2012 Restaurateur of the Year and Vendor of the Year awards, as well as highlight those individuals awarded the prestigious CRFP (Certified Restaurant Facility Professionals) designation for this year.

Nikki Hale, facility manager of Darden Restaurants, states, "I always enjoy being on the floor with the vendors learning about new products and companies. The conference also provides me the opportunity to catch up with FM's from other companies and build relationships."

The exhibit vendors also find the camaraderie with the restaurant members contagious. "This is not a selling conference," says Eli Danze, business development director for the Chism Company, one of the vendor participants. "This is a relationship-building conference for the rest of your life, and there is no better conference."

The Restaurant Facility Management Association is an industry organization dedicated to advancing industry awareness of restaurant facility management, while promoting professional and ethical standards to serve the customer with added value. Located in a suburb of Dallas, Texas, RFMA includes representatives from restaurant brands across the country. More information on RFMA and the conference is available at www.rfmaannualconference.com.