• Upper Midwest Networking Event

    The Exchange 224 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    The Upper Midwest Chapter of FCSI The Americas cordially invites you to the annual networking reception during the NRA Show Sunday, May 18th 5:00 - 7:00 pm The Exchange 224 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL $50 in advance - $60 at the door Register Now

  • 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

  • Hatco Sneezeguard University

    Hatco 2300 Wilbur Ave, Antioch, CA, United States

    4.75 CEUs available Sneeze Guard University The overall objective of our training is to showcase modern sneeze guard manufacturing and applications. We will start with the basics and history of glass then dive into the rules and restrictions that need to be adhered to to meet NSF guidelines for the different types of sneeze guards available today. The class will also review the different types of mounting options and when and where they should be used followed by the various accessories they might consider in their specification. This will cover items such as the different lighting style and types of lights and lighting figures as well as the different types of strip heaters along with when, where and how to apply them in foodservice applications. We will tour a sneeze guard factory setting that will allow the consultants to see the end-to-end manufacturing process of a sneeze guard from cutting, drilling and tempering the glass to milling and machining the support materials needed. We will round out our meetings by discussing what the future needs look line for sneeze guards. Agenda Day 1 Morning-Mid Afternoon:  Guests arrive/Transportation to hotel 5pm-6pm:   Welcome Reception 6pm-9pm:   Dinner Day 2 8:00-8:30:  History of Glass […]

  • Stay Competitive: No-Cost Tools to Meet Energy Codes and Be Carbon Conscious

    9240 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA 90241 9240 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA

    Provided by California Energy Wise (CEW), SoCalGas 1.5 CEUs available Class: In-person & Webinar Summary: Efficient building kitchen design starts with high-performance equipment, and carbon conscious kitchen cooklines that match the needs of the operator and the menu. This class will teach operators, designers, and industry professionals how to use no-cost, online tools and resources to locate high-performance equipment, write specifications, and perform ROI calculations that achieve maximum kitchen performance while also becoming aware of your carbon impacts. The class will include ENERGY STAR, California Energy Wise, and California Instant Rebates resources that will help operators, designers, and industry professionals stay competitive. To be presented: Use the ENERGY STAR and CA Energy Wise online resources to locate equipment and write performance-based and energy-effective specs Use the ENERGY STAR Product Finder to verify compliance of specified equipment where required Use the California Instant Rebates program to lower capital costs and purchase high-performance equipment Use the SoCalGas Energy Resource Center to help create better designs Speaker: Richard Young, Director of Education at Frontier Energy’s, Food Service Technology Center To register, contact Gina Christian at 562.803.7305 or gchristian@socalgas.com

  • REVOLUTIONIZING | The Cooking Experience: Designing Brick Ovens for Commercial Foodservice Spaces

    Marra Forni 10310 Southard Drive, Beltsville, MD, United States

    Provided by Marra Forni 5 CEUs available Agenda 9:15 AM                          Welcome & Introductions – Breakfast Provided 9:30-10:00 AM                History & Origin of Pizza & Styles – ½ CEU 10:00–11:30 AM              Equipment Overview – 1 ½ CEU 10:45–11:00AM              Break/Calls/Refreshments 11:00-12:00 PM              Commercial Ventilation & Chimney Systems – 1 CEU 12:00-1:30 PM                 Lunch/Break – Culinary Wars 1:30-2:30 PM                   Specification & Design Considerations – 1 CEU 2:30-3:00 PM                   Depart for Elkridge Manufacturing Facility 6685 Santa Barbara Ct, Ste. E Elkridge, Maryland 21075-5828 3:00-4:30 PM                   Welcome, Introductions, History – 1 CEU Tour Masonry and Electrification Manufacturing – Pompei 4:45 – 5:00 PM                Wrap-up, Takeaways w/Certificate & Group Photo & Departure To register, contact Danielle Mason at d.mason@marraforni.com or 601-918-9034.

  • BLEND- Where Commercial & Residential Design Meet

    Middleby SoCal Residential Showroom Middleby SoCal Residential Showroom 18650 Macarthur Blvd, Irvine, CA, United States

    Join the Middleby Commercial and Residential teams onsite at your local Middleby Showroom for an in-person, experience-driven educational and interactive demonstration. The 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! Approved for 4 CEUs REGISTER For more information contact Meghan Daro mdaro@middleby.com 610-810-6038 AGENDA

  • 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

  • Specifying Like a Pro – From Vision to Reality- Best Practices for Specifying Bar Equipment

    Webinar

    Provided by Krowne 1 CEU available In this webinar we will review from vision to reality the best practices to specifying bar equipment. Let’s cover all things design from Revit, configuration tools, avoiding common pitfalls and roadblocks within a layout design, the importance of factory collaboration and utilizing other unique product offerings to efficiently design your bar. Click this link to register - Meeting Registration - Zoom

  • Welbilt Brands 2025 Roadshow

    Zink Foodservice 655 Dearborn Park Lane, Columbus, OH

    3 CEUs available Agenda: Each roadshow event will last three hours, covering all ten attending brands.  During the event, each brand will present its latest innovations and discuss industry trends, including: Ventless applications Sustainability Electrification Kitchens, and more To register, contact Jeremy Strege at 727-946-3363 or jeremy.strege@welbilt.com 

  • Nuggett Ice Machine Training

    Webinar

    Provided by Manitowoc Training 1 CEU available When to specify nuggett and flake ice machines, how to size for various applications, do's and do not's when selecting the machine loaction. To register, contact Eddie Garmon at eddie.garmon@pentair.com or 863-660-6581.

  • Heat Illness, California Regulations and the Kitchen of the Future

    Frontier Energy 1075 Serpentine Lane, Suite B, Pleasanton, CA, United States

    Provided by California Energy Wise (CEW), PG&E, Frontier Energy - Food Tech Service Center 1.5 CEU available This class covers two different commercial kitchen challenges: high heat environments and the many kitchen water wasters that can be readily fixed. The first half explains the newly adopted CalOSHA Indoor Heat Illness regulations. These regulations are meant to protect kitchen workers but, they also apply to equipment service professionals who might be working in those kitchens. Learn the details of these new regulations, how to help operators lower kitchen temperatures, and how to come into compliance with these laws. Likewise, new California laws require that all water utilities follow strict conservation guidelines in both dry and wet years - which could impact water costs. This class will provide training on how to spot and mitigate common water-wasting leaks and wasteful operating practices in kitchens and dishrooms. Participants will be able to: Appraise an employee's indoor heat illness risk and communicate a plan to come into compliance with the CalOSHA Indoor Heat Illness regulations, Explain how to reduce the ambient heat in a kitchen environment through equipment choice and ventilation optimization, and Employ corrective techniques to reduce water waste in commercial kitchens and […]