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SUMMARY:Crafting Profitable Bars: 2024 Drink Menu Trends and Impact on Design & Equipment Selection - 1 CEU
DESCRIPTION:PERLICK WEBINAR  \nCrafting Profitable Bars: 2024 Drink Menu Trends and Impact on Design & Equipment Selection \n  \nUncover the secret to greater profits in your bar – where innovation pours as much profit as creativity. Are your bar designs aligned with the dynamic landscape of today’s drink menu trends? \n  \nPerlick’s webinar will explore the ever-evolving world of bar menus – from cocktails to wines\, beers\, and non-alcoholic drinks. Dive into the latest trends shaping the drink space and discover how these trends\, alongside labor considerations\, significantly influence efficient bar design and equipment selection. Crafting an ergonomic\, well-organized\, bartender-centric design isn’t just an aesthetic choice; it’s critical for the financial success of restaurants and bars across all categories. \n  \nThis webinar will spotlight critical factors in designing a bar that empowers even novice bar staff to thrive\, delivering unparalleled hospitality and exceptional\, contemporary drink service. \n  \nCorrinne Walenda\, Perlick’s brand ambassador\, will navigate the landscape of drink trends\, and illustrate how to design labor-saving bar layouts and choose the right equipment packages that resonate with today’s and tomorrow’s bartenders. \n  \nDuration: 60 minutes Live with Q&A OR available on-demand. \n 
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/crafting-profitable-bars-2024-drink-menu-trends-and-impact-on-design-equipment-selection-1-ceu/2024-02-01/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA,EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Corrine Walenda - Perlick":MAILTO:Corrine.Walenda@Perlick.com
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SUMMARY:Frontier Energy/SoCal Gas - 2024 FOOD SERVICE ENERGY AND ECONOMIC FORECAST (3 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:Class Title: 2024 FOOD SERVICE ENERGY AND ECONOMIC FORECAST \nDate: Tuesday\, February 13th\, 2024 \nTime: 9:00am to 12:00pm \nDescription: \nTechnological advances\, new sustainability initiatives\, greater sophistication of diners\, labor challenges continue to grow in the ever-changing foodservice industry. This forecast will present market insight and trends to discover the health of the foodservice industry. Special guest speaker and foodservice publisher\, Robin Ashton\, will discuss the growth and segment trends of foodservice equipment and supply markets. Richard Young\, Frontier Energy\, will present the latest trends in equipment technology and restaurant sustainability. \nSpeakers: \n\nRichard Young\, Director of Education at the Frontier Energy\, Foodservice Technology Center (FSTC)\nRobin Ashton\, Ashton Foodservice Consulting\, and the Ashton Report
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/frontier-energy-socal-gas-2024-food-service-energy-and-economic-forecast-3-ceus/
LOCATION:SoCal Gas\, 9240 Firestone Blvd.\, Downey\, California\, 90241\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Gina Christian":MAILTO:gchristian@socalgas.com
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SUMMARY:Frontier Energy/SoCal Gas - COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE ENERGY AND ECONOMICS FORECAST 2024 (2 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:Class Title: COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE ENERGY AND ECONOMICS FORECAST 2024\nDate: Wednesday\, February 14th\, 2024\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm\nDescription:\nThe restaurant industry is one of the most challenging business sectors. Restaurant owners in California must deal with new regulations\, a challenging labor market\, and rising food\, utility\, and real estate costs.\nIn 2024\, operators will need to remain fast\, flexible\, and cost conscious in order to survive and flourish. The economic drivers for the industry will include gas prices\, food delivery\, consumer confidence\, the recovering supply chain\, and the challenge of finding adequate labor. High-output\, energy-efficient\, kitchen equipment and smart facility design are more important then ever for restaurant profitability.\nJoin our speakers\, Richard Young from Frontier Energy\, Robin Ashton from Ashton Foodservice Consulting & the Ashton Report and Jot Condie\, President and CEO of the California Restaurant Association as they discuss trends\, innovations and the future state of our industry.\nLearning Objectives:\n1. Discuss National trends in the restaurant industry related to equipment and operations\n2. Understand national and international market and growth trends are driving and shaping the food service industry\n3. Utilize utility programs\, services\, and rebates for qualified energy-efficient equipment\nSpeakers:\n1. Richard Young\, Director of Education at the Frontier Energy\, Foodservice Technology Center (FSTC)\n2. Robin Ashton\, Ashton Foodservice Consulting\, and the Ashton Report\n3. Jot Condie\, CEO and President at the California Restaurant Association (CRA)
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/frontier-energy-socal-gas-commercial-foodservice-energy-and-economics-forecast-2024-2-ceus/
LOCATION:SoCal Gas\, 9240 Firestone Blvd.\, Downey\, California\, 90241\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Gina Christian":MAILTO:gchristian@socalgas.com
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SUMMARY:Turbo Air Inc - Basic Refrigeration (2 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:This program is designed to review all types of refrigeration systems\,(package & self contained) and includes parts of systems. This is non manufacture specific and covers hydrocarbon refrigerants\, controls\, and types of compressors and how refrigeration systems work.   \nProgram is about 2- 2.5 hours.  Starts 09:30 AM -11:30/Noon. Lunch will be provided.
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/turbo-air-inc-basic-refrigeration-2-ceus/2024-02-15/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Smith":MAILTO:bill@turboairinc.com
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