IFMA has developed new Regional Chain Operator Forums based on input from our valued members. These programs bring together key decision makers from 10 regional and/or emerging chain operators and representatives from 10 IFMA manufacturer members. The main objective is to create a communication pipeline between the operators and the manufacturing community.
These regional operator forums have proven so popular that IFMA has developed additional forums featuring operators from other segments such as colleges and universities.
The forums give manufacturer attendees the opportunity to network one-on-one with operators to discuss their critical business issues. In addition, attendees receive information on the latest industry market data, supply-chain solutions, and culinary innovations.
For more information, please contact Chris Fabbri at
cfabbri@ifmaworld.com or 312-253-4683.
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Upcoming Regional Chain Operator Forum Dates:
October 21, 2010
Dallas
December 2, 2010
Philadephia
Upcoming IFMA College & University Forums
DoubleTree O’Hare Hotel, Chicago, ILSeptember 29, 2010
September 29, 2010 - IFMA Operator Forum: College and University
Operator Participants:
Ashland University
North Carolina State University
North Dakota State University
Northern Michigan University
University of Colorado
University of New Hampshire
Northern Michigan University
University of Cincinnati
University of Southern Illinois
University of Kentucky
Previous IFMA Operator Forums
August 25, 2010 - IFMA Operator Forum: Regional Chain
Operator Participants:
BJ's Restaurant
Black Bear Diner
Del Taco
Rubios
Real Mex Restaurants
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
California Pizza Kitchen
Star Buffet, Inc.
Trader Vic's
Orignal Tommy's Hamburgers
Polly's Pies
Native New Yorker
August 10, 2010 - IFMA Operator Forum: College and University
Operator Participants:
Notre Dame
University of North Dakota
Yale University
University of North Carolina
University of Wisconsin - White Water
University of Iowa
Colorado State
Eastern Michigan
Davidson
Oregon State University
June 17, 2010 - IFMA Operator Forum: Regional Chain
Operator Participants:
Fatz Cafe
Newk's Express Cafe
Focus Brands
Golden Corral
Buffalo's SW Cafe
Perkins
Tumbleweeds
Great Wraps
Buffets, Inc.
Steak Out
Hurricane Grill and Wings
Dollywood
J. Christopher's
Corky's BBQ
Salsaritas
Bono's BBQ
Cheeburger Cheeburger
Available Presentations from 6-17 Regional Chain Operator Forum (PDF Format)
Mobile Meals: Threat or Opportunity
Strategies for Connecting
Back to the Future: Everything Old is New Again
April 15, 2010 - IFMA Operator Forum: Regional Chain
Operator Participants:
Rock Bottom
Elephant and Castle
Beef O'Brady's
Boddie-Noell Enterprise
Taco Bueno
Go Roma
Baja Sol
Guest Services
Gold Star Chili
ABC Pizza House
Mr. Goodcents
March 16, 2010 - IFMA Operator Forum: Regional Chain
Operator Participants:
Melting Pot
Runza Restaurants
Pizza Inn
Taco Bueno
Ground Round
Cheeseburger in Paradise
The County Line, Inc
Zaxby's
ABC Pizza House
George Fotopoulos
El Pollo Loco
Noodles and Company
Boston Pizza
Dave and Busters
Meeting Presentations
Special Executive Briefing: IFMA’s Regional Chain Forum
Mining the Menu For Opportunity
March 25, 2010 - IFMA Operator Forum: College and University
Operator Participants:
Montana State University
Utah Valley State
Vanderbilt University
Kansas State University
Wisconsin-Stout
Brown University
University of Alabama
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Illinois State University
California State University
University of Southern California
Northern Michigan University
February 18, 2010 - IFMA Operator Forum: College and University
Operator Participants:
Ball State
Purdue University
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of San Diego
University of Missouri-Columbia
Emory University
Indiana University
University of North Dakota
Washington and Lee University
West Virginia University
January 21, 2010 - IFMA Operator Forum: Regional Chain
Operator Participants:
Donato's
Rainforest Cafe
Landry's
Taco Bueno
Bertuccis
Taco Cabana
Salad Creations
Bakers Square/Vill
Food For Thought
Copeland's
Grandy's Souper Salad
December 3, 2009 - IFMA Operator Forum: Regional Chain
Operator Participants:
The Cheesecake Factory
Boston Market
Back Yard Burger
Salad Creations
Bertuccis
Genghis Grill
Donato's Pizza
Fatz Cafe
Treat America
Gatti's Pizza
Biaggi's
October 28, 2009 - IFMA Operator Forum: College and University
Operator Participants:
University of Connecticut
Concordia College
University of Montana
University of Nebraska
University of Oklahoma
Penn State University
University of Northern Colorado
Harvard University
Michigan State University
University of California-Santa Barbara
October 14, 2009 - IFMA Operator Forum: Regional Chain
Operator Participants:
Kahala, Blimpie, Cold Stone Creamery, Taco Time, Great Steak and Potato Company, Frullati
McAllister's Deli
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Hall of Fame Cafe
Culver's Restaurants
Metz and Associates
Fresh City
Valley Services
Steak 'n Shake
Firehouse
Jersey Mike's Subs
September 15, 2009 - IFMA Operator Forum: Regional Chain
Operator Participants:
Village Inn/Bakers Square
Salsaritas
Johnny Rockets
Hall of Fame Cafe
Quaker Steak & Lube
Cafe Express
Cosi
Zaxby's
First Watch
Metz,Inc
August 13, 2009 - IFMA Operator Forum: Regional Chain
Operator Participants:
Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc.
Bojangle's Restaurants
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cheeburger Cheeburger
Double Dave's
Ground Round
Huddle House, Inc.
Lackmann Culinary Services
Pizza Inn
Souper Salad/Grandy's
Taco Mayo
Whitsons Culinary Group
July 30, 2009 - IFMA Operator Forum: Healthcare
Operator Participants:
Emory University Healthcare
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Ohio State University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center
Cooper University Hospital
Bloomington Hospital
Providence Hospital
HCA Healthcare
Swedish Medical Center
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital
North Kansas City Hospital
July 23, 2009 - IFMA Operator Forum: College & University
Operator Participants:
Cornell University
George Mason University
KU Dining Services
Princeton University
Purdue Memorial Union
Purdue University
University of Maryland
University of Missouri
University of Notre Dame
University of Oklahoma
West Virginia University
June 2009 IFMA Operator Forum: Regional Chain
Operator Participants:
Boston Pizza Restaurants
Dave & Buster's, Inc.
Beef O'Brady's
Fresh City
Frisch’s Restaurants
Guest Services
Miami Subs
Taco Cabana
Which Wich, Inc.
Zaxby’s
June 2009 IFMA Operator Forum: College & University
Operator Participants:
BYU Brigham Young University
U.S Navy, Southwest Region
Oregon State University
Stanford University
Texas Tech University
University of California – Berkeley
University of California – Santa Cruz
University of Iowa
University of Nevada – Reno
UMass Dining
University of Richmond
April 2009 Regional Chain Operator Forum
Participating Operating Companies:
Beef O’Brady’s
Cheeburger Cheeburger
Daphne’s Greek Café
Flying Food Group
Focus Brands
Gold Star Chili
Ground Round
La Madeleine
Steak n' Shake Company
Taco Cabana
Zoup! Fresh Soup Company
April 2008 Regional Chain Forum
Participating Operating Companies:
Bravo Development
Beef O’Brady’s
Firehouse Restaurant Group
Gatti’s Pizza
Islands Restaurants
Rosati’s Pizza
Shari’s Management Corp.
Taco Mayo Franchise Systems
Texas Steakhouse & Saloon
September 2008 Regional Chain Forum
Participating Operator Companies:
Boston Pizza
Culver’s Restaurants
Fatburger Corp.
Fish City Grill
Focus Brands
Forklift Brands
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Mr. Goodcents Franchise Systems, Inc.
Rice Garden
Rosati’s Pizza
Shari’s Management Corp.
October 2008 Regional Foodservice Management Forum
Participating Operator Companies:
Delaware North Companies
Guest Services
Lackmann Culinary Services
The Metz Group
New York University
Treat America Food Services
TrustHouse Services Group
Valley Services
Whitsons Culinary Group
January 2009 Regional Chain Forum
Participating Operator Companies:
Beautiful Brands International
Boston Pizza
El Pollo Loco
Firehouse Restaurant Group
Fish City Grill
Gold Star Chili
Keg Restaurants
Mr. Goodcents Franchise Systems
Peter Piper Pizza
Shari’s Management Corporation
Taco Mayo Franchise Systems
Taher, Inc.
For more information, please contact Chris Fabbri at cfabbri@ifmaworld.com or 312-253-4683.
Available Presentations from Regional Chain Operator Forum (PDF Format)
IFMA Regional Chain Operator Forum: IFMA Regional Chain Operator Forum 1-21-09
Regional/Brand Strategy Overview 1-11-09
Environment & The Consumer
IFMA Regional Chain Operator Forum:Understanding Industry Dynamics
The State of the Economy
Supply-Chain "Taking Cost out of System"
Increasing Sales with Product Innovation
