Standard membership which includes everything that manufacturer members get pre-2024. Dues are based on an IFMA Membership Calculator that uses company food-away-from-home sales to set annual rates.

Benefits include:

• Members will have ability to register for all IFMA conferences and events at the manufacturer member- rate. This includes member-only events such as Presidents Conference and COEX.

• All individuals within member companies will have access to the Operator Landscape portion of IFMA Scope, including information on segment forecasts, operator and consumer spend, dayparts, sourcing, and influencers. Members will also have the ability to download this information into Excel or PowerPoint.

• All individuals within member companies will have access to all webinars, whitepapers, research, video, and other insights and best practices that reside on IFMAworld.com.

• Access to all webinars hosted on IFMA’s platform, available to all individuals within member organizations.

• Preferred member pricing for training classes including Foodservice Fundamentals and other curriculum to be developed.

• Ability to assign one individual to planning committees of IFMA’s programs, including:
  • Marketing & Sales Conference
  • COEX
  • Gold & Silver Plate Awards
  • Presidents Conference

• All individuals at member company have access to IFMA’s monthly newsletter, providing key updates on the association and the industry.

• As part of the cross-industry initiative that IFMA will lead, outputs will be made available to the industry. IFMA members will receive these outputs as part of their membership value.

• Organizations will be able to search the IFMA member directory and list their company name, website URL, and contact information on the directory and also search for other IFMA members.

Enhanced membership which includes everything in Tier I plus additional benefits.

Benefits include:

Everything in Tier I PLUS:

Full IFMA Scope®

• In addition to having access to the Operator Landscape portion of IFMA SCOPE, all individuals within member companies will have access to the full tool, including the segments and markets portion of the portal, enabling them to access segment-specific information and information on all 211 designated market areas (DMAs).

Go-to-Market Share Group

• Tier II manufacturer members will be able to participate in a share group that fosters discussion around current and future go-to-market challenges and opportunities.

IFMA Training Support on How to Use Tools

• Tier II members will have access to IFMA staff to aid in the use of its tools, including IFMA Scope, the website, membership directory, etc. Each Tier II member will be able to schedule an annual training call to review all IFMA resources.

Opportunity to Participate in Next Gen Execs Program

• IFMA Next Gen Execs is a nomination-based program that provides executive leaders the opportunity to identify and provide high potential leaders with meaningful connectivity and engagement in the industry. Members in Tier II will have the ability to nominate up to three individuals within their company to participate in this program.

Datassential 500 Report

• Complimentary access to the annual report that ranks the largest restaurant chains in the United States, finding the leaders by location count and the fastest growing brands across 16 segments.

Ability to invest in IFMA cross-industry initiative*

• Ability to invest in identified cross-industry initiative and receive all final deliverables that will highlight and acknowledge your company’s engagement in the initiative.

Enhanced Listing & Engagement with Member Directory*

• Organizations will be able to list their company name, website url, and contact information on the IFMA member directory.
• Organizations will be able to post promotional information on the directory.

*Under Development

Tier I + $10,000

Highest level of engagement which includes everything in Tier II plus additional benefits.

Benefits include:

Everything in Tier II PLUS:

Consumer Planning Program

• IFMA's Consumer Planning Program   (CPP) works to understand consumer and operator behavior and what manufacturers can do to influence decision-making. Intended for insights and/or marketing leaders, members will have access to monthly committee calls, have the ability to steer research direction, participate in an annual in-person meeting, and will receive the final report covering consumer and operator attitudes, as chosen by the committee.

Training Bundle

• Complimentary Foodservice Fundamentals for 2 employees (on-demand)
• Complimentary access to on-demand national account sales trainings for five employees
• Opportunities for discounted pricing for future trainings

IFMA Industry Project Participation & Outputs

• Participate in meetings with operators, distributors, and subject matter experts to develop solutions to pressing industry issues (e.g., food waste, supply chain optimization, etc.)
• Acknowledgement on the final deliverables of the initiative. All members in this tier will receive the final deliverable outputs as part of their benefit package.

Exclusive Networking Opportunities*

• Access to early reception with operators at Presidents Conference and COEX.

*Under Development