Ongoing

Food Warming Equipment, Inc. – Winter 2023 FWE Consultant Seminar – (7.5 CEUs)

FWE 5599 Hwy 31 W, Portland

Provide knowledge of various heating, holding and transport systems to assist in designing future client projects. We will review construction and design methods, which will allow future FCSI clients to deliver meals efficiently, safely and at top quality. Categories that will be covered include Low Temperature Cooking, Heated and Moisture Holding, Serving Equipment, Re-thermalizing Units, Utility Transports, Refrigeration, as well as Portable Bars and Racks. We will have an in-depth presentation on the benefits of electric smokers, and how they can potentially increase revenue without the costly investment of traditional pit BBQ. We will close the evening with a Chef hosted, behind the scenes glimpse at Nashville’s newest fine dining “speak easy” style restaurant, Gannon’s, where Executive Chef Gannon Leary will discuss: What it means to open a high-end restaurant post covid, what top issues are currently faced by the food service industry and how the right equipment can make or break a new restaurant.

NRA – Too Busy to Grow: Solving the ‘Never Enough Time’ Problem (.75 CEUs)

You have a ton of great ideas to improve and build your business. Build a positive work culture! Launch innovative marketing campaigns! Implement new brand initiatives! But if you’re a smaller operator or have limited staff, it can be difficult to find the time to actually execute any of your great ideas. There will always be another new fire to put out that pulls your attention away. This session addresses one of the top issues faced by every restaurant leader: solving the "never enough time" problem. Learn from an experienced leader about tools to help build structure and efficiency in your daily operations so that you can focus on top priorities like business growth, leadership, and the ever-evolving conversation around transforming the work culture of the foodservice industry. _____ Closed captioning is available in 30 languages. Registration Link: https://www.bigmarker.com/NationalRestaurantShow/Too-Busy-to-Grow-Solving-the-Never-Enough-Time-Problem?utm_bmcr_source=CEPartner

Jay Mark Jam Session ‘Volume 5: Burger Bar

Jay Mark Jam Session ‘Volume 5: Burger Bar One session on December 7th, 2023 @ The Jay Mark Group Test Kitchen (175 Lively Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007) -2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Topics and Brands Featured: -Share insights on ventless action stations for Pub style food -Discuss upcoming new product development & unique equipment solutions -Nieco -Evo America -TurboChef -Perfect Fry -CTX -Imperial -MagiKitch’n   Agenda 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM -Introduction 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM -Evo EVent Demonstration 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM -Imperial IFS-250, TurboChef Fire & Eco ST, Perfect Fry, Nieco Broiler & Magikitch’n Charbroiler equipment stations set up for demonstrations 5:30PM – 6:00PM -Closing remarks   -Evo America The ability to cook anywhere Versatility of ventless equipment Industry Segments -TurboChef Foodservice Operations Design & Service Trends Equipment Needs Based on Trends Considerations when Specifying Ventless Equipment -Imperial What to look for when choosing a fryer Importance of filtration and oil savings   -Nieco Automation and the impact on labor Menu applications