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SUMMARY:BLEND - Where Commercial & Residential Design Meet
DESCRIPTION:Join the Middleby Commercial and Residential teams onsite at your local Middleby Showroom for an in-person\, experience-driven educational and interactive demonstration. \nThe education will dial in on various equipment integrations in Resi-Mercial™ applications\, including: Hotels\, Resorts\, Country Clubs\, Senior Living Facilities\, Welcome Centers\, Office Spaces\, Stadium or Entertainment Suites\, Travel or Executive Lounges\, Retail Spaces and many more! \nApproved for 4 CEUs \nREGISTER\nFor more information contact Meghan Daro\nmdaro@middleby.com\n610-8106038 \nAGENDA
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/blend-where-commercial-residential-design-meet/
LOCATION:Eaton Marketing\, 5325 115th Ave N\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33760\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Daro":MAILTO:mdaro@middleby.com
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SUMMARY:Three Key Cost-Cutting Strategies That Can Save You Six Figures
DESCRIPTION:.75 CEUs available \nEvery restaurant operator knows that maintaining profit margins is harder than ever. Join us to unearth three proven cost-saving strategies that helped a thriving restaurant group save over $200\,000 in just one year—and how you can apply them to your own business. From joining a buying group to reduce purchasing costs\, to switching to a self-insured Workman’s Compensation platform\, to leveraging AI-driven voice bots for phone orders—these initiatives deliver immediate financial benefits. Don’t miss the chance to learn actionable steps that can save your restaurant six figures. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/three-key-cost-cutting-strategies-that-can-save-you-six-figures/
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
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SUMMARY:Designing for Safety: Integrating fire suppression systems into kitchen design without compromising functionality
DESCRIPTION:Provided by ANSUL a brand of Johnson Controls and ACCUREX\n1 CEU available \nJoin us for an engaging and informative session that explores the essential components of kitchen ventilation and fire suppression systems! \nOur comprehensive program will cover a wide range of topics\, including an introduction to kitchen ventilation systems such as exhaust fans\, make-up air units\, various hood types\, and grease extraction methods. We will also delve into the fundamentals of kitchen fire suppression systems\, discussing both appliance-specific coverage and overlapping protection strategies. Building on this foundational knowledge\, we will explore advanced integration techniques\, offering valuable insights into best practices for seamlessly incorporating fire suppression systems into innovative kitchen designs.\nAdditionally\, we will provide an overview of regulatory compliance and industry standards\, equipping attendees with the necessary understanding to navigate local regulations effectively. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills! Join us for a brief Q&A session at the end\, where you can ask your specific questions and engage with our experts. Interested attendees should register using the below link. \nREGISTER\nFor questions\, contact Nabbie Petit-Homme at nabbie.petithomme@jci.com
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/designing-for-safety-integrating-fire-suppression-systems-into-kitchen-design-without-compromising-functionality/
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SUMMARY:NAFEM Booth 1316 Happy Hour & Training
DESCRIPTION:Provided by Salvajor\n1 CEU available \nFoodwaste Scrapping Solutions: Hands On training of Disposers\, Foodwaste Collector and TroughVeyors. A demonstration of Labor Savings and Sustainability for environmental impact.  General information on labor\, environmental impact\, operational best practices for design\, installation and service should be 60 minutes.\nJim Otter\, National Sales Manager 7yrs will teach along with Scott Goodin\, Technical Sales Manager 12yr\, Sheryl Reynolds 28 yrs and Michele Poteet\, Service Manager 31yrs. Implementing\, designing\, I stalling and Service procedures for foodwaste equipment in commercial operations scaling from small to extra large facilities. \nStop by Booth 1316 at NAFEM Show. \n 
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/nafem-booth-1316-happy-hour-training/
LOCATION:NAFEM
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SUMMARY:Fryer Specifying 101
DESCRIPTION:Provided by Frymaster\n.5 CEU available \nSummary:\nTo provide an overview of questions to ask and get answered when specifying a commercial fryer with your clients. \nAvailable the last Friday of each month at 12:00 pm Eastern Time.\nTraining Login Information\nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 231 803 714 386\nPasscode: bH7J6PQ6 \nFor questions\, contact Kirk Gross\, kirk.goss@frymaster.com or 770-880-4124
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/fryer-specifying-101/2025-02-28/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Gross":MAILTO:kirk.goss@frymaster.com
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