Supply Chain members are defined as companies that are involved in the delivery of food-away-from-home products, including Broadline Distributors, System Distributors, Specialty Distributors, Cash & Carry, and Redistributors.

 

We help supply chain organizations stay informed and connected through networking opportunities with operators and suppliers, access to unique insights and data, and participation in industry-change initiatives.

 

Supply Chain Membership Tiers

Below is an overview of the tiers. If you want more detailed information click the plus sign next to each tier in the section below.

 

Benefits

 

Tier I

$4,950

Tier II 

$6,950
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Member Only Conferences: Access to member only conferences

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IFMA Scope® (Basic): Access to IFMA Scope® Operator Landscape

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Web Content: Access to web content

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Webinars: Access to webinars

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Discounted Training: Member-pricing for trainings

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Monthly Newsletter: Access to Membership Digest

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Membership Directory (Basic): Listed on and access to member directory

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Industry Projects (Basic): Receive cross-industry initiative project outputs*

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Complimentary Registration: (1) complimentary registration for Presidents Conference

 

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IFMA Scope (Advanced): Access to IFMA Scope® Operator Landscape, Segments, and Markets

  

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Datassential 500 Report: Complimentary access to Datassential 500 Report

  

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Editorial Content: Ability to submit one editorial piece annually for our platforms

  

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Membership Directory (Advanced): Enhanced listing & engagement*

  

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Special Pricing for Trainings : Complimentary Foodservice Fundamentals for (2) employees on FSF on-demand

 

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Support: Training and support on how to use tools

  

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Event Committees : Participate in select event planning committees

  

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Next Gen Execs: Opportunity to participate in Next Gen Execs program

  

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Industry Projects (Advanced): Ability to invest in industry project*

  

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*under development

 

Tier I (Click to Expand)

$4,950

Benefits include: 

Member Only Conferences

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

IFMA Scope® (Basic)

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.

Web Content

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.

Webinars 

Access to all of our webinars, available to all individuals within member organizations.

Discounted Training

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

Access to Membership Digest

All individuals at member company have access to our monthly newsletter called "The Membership Digest", providing key updates on the association and the industry.

Membership Directory (Basic)

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

Industry Projects (Basic)

As part of the cross-industry initiative that we will lead, outputs will be made available to the industry. Members will receive these outputs as part of their membership value. Currently under development. 
 
Tier II (Click to Expand)

$6,950 

Benefits include: 

Everything in Tier I PLUS: 

Complimentary Presidents Conference Registration

Members in this tier receive one complimentary registration for an individual within their organization to the annual Presidents Conference

IFMA Scope® (Advanced)

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).

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.

Editorial Content

Organizations will be able to supply one piece of written editorial educational content throughout the year, to be shared through our communication and media platforms.

Membership Directory (Advanced) *Currently Under Development

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.*

Special Pricing for Trainings

Complimentary registration for two employees to Foodservice Fundamentals . In addition, additional discounts will be available for other training as it is developed.

Support

Our staff will 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 our resources.

Event Committees

Organizations can have up to one representative on the following planning committees:

Nominate a NextGen Execs

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. You'll have the ability to nominate up to three individuals within their company to participate in this program.

Industry Projects (Advanced) Currently Under Development

  • 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.
  • 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.* 
 

 

 

For more on our long-range plan, see the "Level Up 2027: A New Path Forward for IFMA" report for details. 

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