• Follett Factory & Product Training

    Follett Products LLC 801 Church Lane, Easton, PA

    Provided by Middleby 13 CEUs available December 2-5, 2025 Middleby invites you to experience the cleanest, safest, and smartest ice on the market! This exclusive session is a focused factory training hosted by Follett Products, where we’ll dive deep into everything nugget ice—from what makes it the consumer favorite to how it transforms operations in foodservice, healthcare, and workplace settings. Held in the beautiful, historic town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this immersive event is specifically designed for design consultants who want to strengthen their understanding of Follett solutions and stay at the forefront of equipment innovation. Come see why nugget ice isn’t just a trend—it’s a category-defining standard. Become your client’s go-to expert on the industry’s cleanest, safest, and most beloved ice solution. Follett Factory Training Details and Registration Page – https://solutions.middleby.com/follett-factory-training-2025  

  • Resi-Mercial: Where Commercial and Residential Design Meet

    Webinar

    Provided by Middleby 1 CEU available This course explores the trends of Resi-Merical design which blends residential-like and commercial elements to create functional stylish spaces. The course will cover how residential appliances used in settings like offices, hotels, and healthcare to improve comfort and end-user experiences. The course also looks at important factors like power, customization and how to seamlessly fit these appliances into commercial settings. Finally, it provides guidances on when to use Resi-Mercial appliances highlighting best uses for them where they may not be suitable. REGISTER

  • The Ice Equation

    Webinar

    Provided by Middleby 1 CEU available This course delivers a quick, practical overview of why ice is critical to the guest experience and smooth operations. Participants will learn how ice quality affects perception, service speed, and costs, and gain a clear understanding of the major ice types and where each is best used. The session covers front vs. back-of-house needs, how to size production and storage for peak demand, and how real-world operations turn these calculations into the right equipment choices. Attendees will leave with a simple framework for selecting the ideal Middleby ice solution based on ice type, capacity, footprint, and operational goals. REGISTER  

  • Fryer Specifying 101

    Fryer Specifying 101
    Webinar

    Provided by Frymaster .5 CEU available Summary: To provide an overview of questions to ask and get answered when specifying a commercial fryer with your clients. Available the last Friday of each month at 12:00 pm Eastern Time. Training Login Information Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 231 803 714 386 Passcode: bH7J6PQ6 For questions, contact Kirk Gross, kirk.goss@frymaster.com or 770-880-4124

  • Hansen Rockies – Beverage Trends & Automation Session

    Hansen Rockies Test Kitchen 4925 E. 38th Ave, Denver, CO

    Provided by Middleby 2 CEUs available Agenda Outline: Wednesday, January 14th – 10:45AM-11:00AM | Attendee Arrival Elevated Nitro Beverages 11:00AM-11:45AM | Beverage Automation Demonstration - Cody Newton 11:45AM-12:30PM | Beverage Trends & Beverage Automation Session - Hannah Guy presentation 12:30PM-1:00PM |MYO Mocktail Demonstration & Happy Hour Nugget Ice Mocktails Cube Ice Mocktails 1:00PM | Departure To attend, contact Meghan Daro at mdaro@middleby.com or (610) 810-6038.

  • MAINS: Fundamentals

    Middleby Innovation Kitchens 2701 E State Highway 121, Business Suite 600, Lewisville, TX

    Provided by Middleby 10 CEUs available The MAINS Fundamentals session is designed for those who are new to the consulting world or lack formal kitchen experience. This comprehensive course introduces the essentials of various common kitchen appliances and cooking equipment. Topics include combination ovens, steam equipment, fryers, conveyor cooking systems, induction cooktops, ventless equipment, and the diverse range of convection ovens available in the market. Participants will engage in both classroom-style learning and hands-on cooking activities with the equipment. To reinforce their skills and apply their newfound knowledge in a practical setting, attendees will also take part in an exciting cooking competition. MAINS Fundamentals Training Details and Registration Page – https://solutions.middleby.com/mains-2026-fundamentals-jan-26-27-consultants  

  • Beolter Consultant Services Event

    Middleby Innovation Kitchens 2701 E State Highway 121, Business Suite 600, Lewisville, TX

    Provided by Boelter Foodservie Design, Equipment & Supply 7.25 CEUs available Agenda_Boelter Consultant at MIK To register, contact Carly Sadd at csadd@boelter.com

  • Complaints Are Gifts: How to Turn Feedback into Loyalty

    Webinar

    Provided by the National Restaurant Show by Informa .75 CEU available Guest complaints are more than just challenges—they’re opportunities to strengthen your business, build trust, and foster lasting loyalty. Learn how to transform critical feedback into actionable insights that drive growth and improve guest satisfaction. By focusing on compassion, structured processes, and team collaboration, you’ll gain the tools to turn negative experiences into positive outcomes. This session will empower you to protect your reputation, enhance guest retention, and create a culture of care that benefits both your customers and your team. Don’t miss this chance to turn complaints into a competitive advantage for your business. REGISTER

  • Menu for Success 2026: Foodservice Industry Trends, Technologies & Forecasts

    Food Service Technology Center 1075 Serpentine Ln, Suite B, Pleasanton, CA

    Provided by Frontier Energy, Food Service Tech Center, PG&E and California Energy Wise (CEW) 3 CEUs available The foodservice industry continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by regulatory changes, workforce challenges, shifting consumer behavior, and rising operational costs. In 2026, California operators must remain agile — embracing energy-efficient technologies, smarter kitchen design, and innovative business strategies to stay competitive and profitable. Join industry leaders Richard Young (Frontier Energy), Robin Ashton (Ashton Foodservice Consulting & The Ashton Report), and Jot Condie (California Restaurant Association) as they break down the newest trends, economic drivers, emerging technologies, and market forces that will define the future of foodservice. This session will help operators and industry professionals plan strategically for the year ahead. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: Identify key national and California-specific trends influencing equipment choices, operational strategies, and business models in 2026. Explain how economic, market, and consumer behavior shifts — both domestic and global — are shaping the foodservice industry's direction. Leverage available utility programs, incentives, and services to support the adoption of high-efficiency equipment and reduce operating costs. Agenda: 10:00am                          Class Starts 10:00am - 10:10am         Welcome/Safety/CEW/IR 10:10am - […]

  • MAINS: Hospitality & Entertainment

    Middleby Innovation Kitchens 2701 E State Highway 121, Business Suite 600, Lewisville, TX

    Provided by Middleby 10.25 CEUs available This immersive, hands-on program is designed specifically for foodservice design consultants seeking to deepen their understanding of commercial kitchen equipment and its application within Hospitality and Entertainment environments. The course provides a comprehensive overview of commonly specified cooking and kitchen systems, including rapid cook solutions, beverage solutions, ventless solutions, baking solutions and evolving technologies shaping today’s commercial kitchen environments. The program focuses on specifying and designing for high-demand venues such as hotels, casinos, stadiums and arenas, theme parks, and other entertainment-driven facilities. Participants will explore operational considerations, performance requirements, and design implications unique to these complex environments. Attendees will engage in a blend of classroom-style learning and hands-on cooking exercises using live equipment. The experience concludes with an interactive cooking challenge, allowing participants to apply course concepts in a practical setting while reinforcing best practices in equipment selection, layout, and design decision-making. MAINS Hospitality & Entertainment Training Details and Registration Page – https://solutions.middleby.com/mains-2026-hospitality-feb-23-24-consultants

  • Going Beyond Discounts: Using Email Marketing to Drive True Diner Loyalty

    Webinar

    Provided by the National Restaurant Show by Informa .75 CEU available Think "email marketing" for restaurants just means offering discounts? Think again! True loyalty from your diners isn't just price-driven. It's about their experience and that starts in their inbox. How well do you "know" them? How often is what you send relevant specifically for them? How good are you at sharing specific invites and updates by email (and not just blast updates on social media)? If you want real loyalty, you should be treating your email subscribers like the Insiders they are. Jessica Best will bring her 15+ years of restaurant email marketing & loyalty program experience to this year's show. Bring your questions: She'll be hosting an "Ask Me Anything" style workshop where you can finally get answers to how to make email marketing work better for you... and your diners. Win-win! REGISTER

  • Deep Dive – Steam Applications in Commercial Foodservice Operations

    Webinar

    Provided by Pentair/Everpure 1 CEU available The goal of this learning unit is to educatearchitects, specifiers, and designers on thecurrent issues, concerns, and influences onwater treatment for steam applications. Inaddition, it will educate participants onsystems and solutions for water filtrationtreatment of steam equipment. Register