FROM THE EDITOR
How Do Your Training Efforts Measure Up?

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
Prioritizing Education Energizes Employees and Organizations

MISSION FORWARD
How FEDA is Serving Its Members' Diverse Educational Needs
LATEST NEWS
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DAVE & BUSTER'S TO TEST FIRST FAST-CASUAL CONCEPT
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SEMINAR SET FOR NOVEMBER
NLRB PUBLISHES PROPOSED JOINT EMPLOYER RULEMAKING
OPERATIONS RETURNING TO NORMAL FOR FEDA MEMBERS IN HURRICANE'S PATH
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THe 4 "V"S OF HIGH-QUALITY DATA
UPCOMING CFESA TRAINING EVENTS
KITTREDGE READIES FOURTH STORE
STARBUCKS COMMITS TO MORE SUSTAINABLE STORE DESIGNS
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SALES EXPERT SAM RICHTER EXPLAINS WHY ATTITUDE MATTERS
MDM WEBCAST TO COVER DIGITAL TOOLS
MAFSI REPORTS 1.5% GROWTH IN Q2
INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT COUNT FALLS BY 2%
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WINNERS OF FER SMALLWARES AND TABLETOP COMPETITION NAMED
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NRA STUDY SHOWS RISING INTEREST IN WATER CONSERVATION
GREAT LAKES WEST ACQUIRES PENNSYLVANIA DISTRIBUTOR
FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION GUIDE RELEASED
CFESA SETS PIZZA OVEN TRAINING DATES
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TRUCKING COSTS RISING AS DRIVER SHORTAGE CONTINUES
KATOM MARKS 10 YEARS ON THE INC. 5000 FASTEST GROWING LIST
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80 PERCENT OF MEALS NOW MADE AT HOME
GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH THE INVESTMENT PERIOD
WELBILT BEGINS SEARCH FOR NEW CEO
FSR NAMES TOP EMERGING RESTAURANT CHAINS IN 2018
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RESTAURANT OPERATORS REPORT RISE IN CAPITAL SPENDING
YOUNG INDUSTRY LEADERS RETREAT TAKING SHAPE
US FOODS TO BUY SGA'S COMPANIES FOR $1.8 BILLION
INDUSTRY "DREAM TEAM" SHARES COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE
NAW PARTNERS WITH TEXAS A&M ON TWO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
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PALMER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL INKS DEAL WITH TOMLINSON INDUSTRIES
CHICK-FIL-A TESTING MEAL KITS IN ATLANTA
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MARK DANCER ON REINVENTING THE SUPPLIER-DISTRIBUTOR PARTNERSHIP
EMERSON MAKES $1.5 MILLION DONATION FOR NEW TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING LAB
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MDM TO HOST WEBCAST ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
CINI-LITTLE FOUNDER JOHN CINI REMEMBERED
THE FIRST STEPS TO MAXIMIZING WAREHOUSE SPACE
CFESA TO HOST COMBI-OVEN TRAINING
HOW TO ANALYZE YOUR REPS
LIMITED SERVICE RESTAURANTS TOP MARKET
FINDING THE BALANCE
ADDITIONAL EPA REFRIGERANT LEAK DETECTION GUIDELINES TO TAKE EFFECT
FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT MARKET ON COURSE TO REACH $50 BILLION IN 2025
ALTO-SHAAM HONORED AS EDUCATION PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
AMAZON RESTAURANTS ADDS DENNY'S
THREE COMMON MISTAKES IN BUY-SELL AGREEMENTS
T&S BRASS ACQUIRES ITALIAN MANUFACTURER
MEET FEDA's NEW MEMBER, GUSTI RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT
NPD REPORTS FIVE YEARS OF TRAFFIC GROWTH FOR QSR
STARBUCKS CITES DECLINING FRAPPUCCINO SALES IN DECISION TO CLOSE 150 STORES
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MEET FEDA'S NEW MEMBER, HOTELRESTAURANTSUPPLY.COM
HOW TO MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF ANALYTICS
FER ANNOUNCES ANNUAL PRESIDENT'S PREVIEW WEBINAR
CURTIS RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT OPENS BOISE LOCATION

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
 Team Building and Diversity are Essential to Learning
BECOMING A TECH COMPANY
Innovation is a Key Strategy for These Three Companies

DIVING INTO DIGITAL
Breakout Sessions Emphasize Digital Strategy
TACKLING SHARED CHALLENGES
Peer Exchange Sessions Encourage Common Solutions

THE AGENDA — EDUCATION
E-Learning and Digital Strategy Top 2019 Priorities
THE AGENDA — YOUNG INDUSTRY LEADERS
YIL Events Build Leaders, Strengthen Bonds
 
OUT OF THE BOX
Memphis Auto Dealers Rally to Address Tech Shortage		  
OPERATIONS
Developing a Team

OPERATIONS
Making Training and Development Count
BUILDING FEDA's DIGITAL EDUCATION
Bridging Practical Learning With Strategic Thinking