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RFMA 2019 is the premier annual event for restaurant facility professionals to gather with peers, vendors and other industry-shapers under one big roof. It’s three days of building relationships, learning from speakers and education sessions, sharing knowledge, networking, and gathering new resources. All in a fun-filled setting surrounded by the restaurant industry’s best and brightest.

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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTEARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTERAUSTIN, TX • FEBRUARY 10-12

Austin may be known as America’s Live Music Capital, and the home of South by Southwest, but for three days, it’s the very center of the Restaurant Facility universe.

Just blocks away from beautiful Town Lake, the State Capitol, and the University of Texas – you’ll meet up with the biggest names in our industry. So come learn, share, connect and interact with the one and only Association dedicated to you and the Restaurant Facility industry!

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IT’S EASY TO JUSTIFY YOUR REGISTRATION

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OVERVIEW

BY SEGMENTS Who Attends

Who Attends

THAT ATTENDED RFMA 2018Some Brands

$150 $1,200 Three education sessions:

Choose from restaurant-specific technical sessions or personal development classes during any of three concurrent session times

$180 Two breakfasts, two lunches and two snack breaks

$100 Evening reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages

$150 Closing party, dinner and beverages

Priceless! 8.5 hours of Exhibit Hall, RIF Talks, Restaurant Roundtable discussion sessions, Express Exchange and two Keynote Speaker Sessions

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*$150 does not include hotel and travel expenses.

Total registration cost

to Restaurant Members who register before

December 1, 2018

ValueValue

Actual value of attending RFMA 2019

Savings versus actual cost of RFMA 2019: $150 for Restaurant Members registering before December 1

$1,630$1,480$1,630$1,480

2+43+5555% 43%98% 55% 43%

Does the RFMA Annual Conference ELEVATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL STATUS?

yes

96%Did You Come Away From an Education Session

With INFO AND TAKE-AWAYS THAT YOU FIND VALUABLE and Put Into Practice?

yes

85%Do You PLAN TO ATTEND RFMA 2019 in Austin?

yes

RESTAURANT ATTENDEES ARE VERY SATISFIED

RESTAURANT ATTENDEES ARE VERY SATISFIED

How Satisfied Were You With Overall SELECTION OF EDUCATION SESSION TOPICS?

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satisfied

99.9%WOULD RECOMMEND THE

RFMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

90%MET EXHIBITORS THAT THEY PLAN ON FOLLOWING UP WITH WITHIN THE COMING YEAR

RFMA 2019 is all about Restaurant Facility Professionals. It’s YOUR Association. It’s YOUR Conference. So this is YOUR best opportunity to share the latest insights and advantages.

Now in our 13th year, RFMA brings together leading facility professionals from the restaurant industry and provides a place to explore efficient new solutions, see the latest technology and trends, plus, meet valuable Vendor partners – all in one convenient place.

Register by December 1 for $150 EARLY BIRD RATE rfmaannualconference.com

“No Comparison. No one else even comes close.”

“The best, period!”

“This was my first conference and I plan on attending this one only as it fits my role like a glove.”

“10 out of 10”

“This was my first time attending and my expectations were far exceeded.”

“Very organized. Plenty of incentives to force me to talk to more exhibitors and expand my contact base. The give-aways and number match had people talking and introducing themselves.”

“At RFMA there is a higher level of professionalism and more of a family atmosphere. You can sense the staff and members really do care about each other and want to share in each other’s success…you just don’t get this at other conferences.”

DON’T MISS THE EVENT OF THE YEAR!

DON’T MISS THE EVENT OF THE YEAR!

“I always enjoy my time on the floor reconnecting with business partners and finding new partners to engage with.”

“The amount of information offered is so overwhelming, in a good way. I came back with so many new ideas and strategies. There was no shortage of exhibitors, attendees and staff that were willing to answer any and all questions. It is very much a family environment.”

“The ability to search out new vendors when needed. It is also nice to see vendors that I use but don’t directly get to see them in person other than the conference.”

“The opportunity to engage with peers and meet possible new suppliers and service providers.”

“The ability to meet vendors face to face that I have used in the past; meet with other professionals in my field that can offer advice to help make my (our) jobs easier.”

“I liked the absolute relevance of everything at the conference to my role as a Facilities Manager!”

“The opportunity to meet new vendors from your region. Also to meet many peers from other brands and trade ideas and vendor information.”

“Meeting Facilities professionals from all levels, meeting and discussing with vendors on specifics in person made for more valuable back and forth for future work together.”

HOW DID THIS COMPARE WITH OTHER CONFERENCES YOU’VE ATTENDED?

WHAT DID YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT RFMA 2018?

We asked RFMA 2018 Attendees:

VISIT RFMAANNUALCONFERENCE.COM or CONTACT RYAN BYRD (972)805-0905 x5 • [email protected]

at a GlanceSCHEDULESCHEDULESCHEDULE

at a Glanceat a GlanceSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 106:30am - 2:30pm Golf Tournament

(8am shotgun start – additional fee and pre-registration required)

7:00am - 7:00pm Registration Open

8:00am - 10:00am RFMA Gives 5K Fun Run with Group Warm-Up/Stretch (additional fee)

8:00am - 3:30pm Pre-Conference Workshop (additional fee)

8:00am - 4:00pm Exhibit Hall Set-up

11:30am - 1:00pm Females in Facilities Group Event (additional fee – pre-registration required)

2:00pm - 3:30pm New Member Café

3:30pm - 4:00pm Express Exchange Restaurant Orientation

4:00pm - 5:30pm Express Exchange (Sponsors Enter at 4:00, Exhibitors at 4:15)

6:00 - 7:30pm Opening Party

7:30pm on … Open Time for Entertaining

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 116:30am - 6:00pm Registration Open

7:00am - 8:00am Continental Breakfast

7:00am - 8:00am CRFP Breakfast (by invitation only)

8:00am - 9:15am Opening General Session with Board Introductions, RFMA Gives and Keynote Presentation

9:30am - 11:00am Restaurant Roundtable Session

9:30am - 10:30am Vendor Voice Session with Signature Speaker (with refreshments)

11:15am - 1:45pm Exhibit Hall Open with Lunch on the Floor

2:00pm - 3:00pm Concurrent Education Sessions

3:00pm - 3:15pm Refreshment Break

3:00pm - 4:30pm RFMA Engagement Lounge Open

3:15pm - 4:15pm Concurrent Education Sessions

4:30pm - 6:30pm Exhibit Hall Open with Cocktails on the Floor

6:30pm on… Open Time for Entertaining

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 127:00am - 4:00pm Registration Open

7:00am - 8:00am Continental Breakfast

7:45am - 8:45am RIFtalks – (RFMA’s version of TEDtalks)

9:00am - 11:00am Refreshment Break on Exhibit Floor

11:00am - 12:00pm RFMA Engagement Lounge Open

11:15am - 12:00pm Concurrent Education Sessions

12:15pm - 1:45pm General Session Luncheon and RFMy Awards

2:00pm - 4:00pm Exhibit Hall Open with Dessert

4:00pm Exhibit Hall Teardown

4:15pm - 5:15pm Restaurant Roundtable Session

7:00pm - 10:00pm Closing Party

3 WAYS TO WIN !

EXPRESS EXCHANGE

5KRFMA TODAY Every morning, you’ll have a fresh email link to the top-rated show on RFMA TV. We interview attendees, RFMA staff members

and the real stars of the show – your favorite Restaurant FMs on RFMA Today.

RFMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE APP Simply everything you need to know, at your fingertips. Schedules, room numbers, topics, events. The entire Annual Conference is on the App, so no bulky program book to sift through searching for information. Click, tap swipe and it’s there in your hands.

EXPRESS EXCHANGE A line of experienced Vendors will sign up to spend a few valuable minutes with you. When the bell rings, the next Vendor gets a turn with you. It’s a great opportunity to meet lots of potential partners in a very controlled amount of time and determine who you want to spend more time with on the exhibit floor.

TWO RESTAURANT ROUNDTABLES

Monday by RegionTuesday by Topic Meet with fellow Restaurant Facility Professionals in a casual, productive and enjoyable format. Grouped by regions on Monday and topics on Tuesday, the dialogue is non-stop and you’ll come away with invaluable new ideas, insights and friendships, as well as a regional network you can tap into after the conference ends.

GOLF TOURNAMENT Our Annual Conference gets into full swingafter 18 holes of fun and forgotten scores at The Golf Club Star Ranch. On your registration form, make sure to note if you interested in playing on a vendor-hosted foursome.

Lace up your running shoes and step up for RFMA Gives, the charitable arm of RFMA that provides a major facility and kitchen remodel for a non-profit foodservice organization. Sign-up in advance (for an additional fee) to walk or run along-side other RFMA members in support of RFMA Gives.

3 WAYS TO WIN ! Your chance to win big prizes and have big fun while touring the Exhibit Hall:

• Collect raffle tickets when you attend education sessions and drop them in the bucket for a major prize drawing at the end of each exhibit time.

• Find your number match with an exhibitor delegate and spin a wheel so you can both be winners.

• Complete a bingo card by visiting designated exhibitors and be entered to win a great prize.

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RESTAURANTS RUN ON EXPERIENCE

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READY TO REGISTER? • GO TO RFMAANNUALCONFERENCE.COM or CONTACT RYAN BYRD • (972) 805-0905 x5 • [email protected]

OPENING AND CLOSING PARTIES Start your networking early at our Opening Night Party on the 7th floor rooftop pool deck, overlooking the beautiful Austin skyline. Good networking never ends, but the Annual Conference ends on a high note two nights later with an Austin-style send-off at the Coppertank Events Center in the heart of the downtown entertainment district.

MEMBER ENGAGEMENT LOUNGE Stop by the Member Engagement Lounge during designated hours to learn more about how to make the most of your RFMA membership and conference experience, or how to earn your CRFP.

EDUCATION SESSIONS The hottest topics, taught by the brightest restaurant facility experts. There’s something for everyone who’s ready to learn in one of our 24 breakout sessions. For an additional fee you can come early and attend a pre-conference leadership workshop.

SIGNATURE SPEAKERS

Jim Knight is a 30-year veteran in the Training & Development world. He spent 21 years with Hard Rock International, as the head of Training for the brand’s School of Hard

Rocks, which oversaw all learning initiatives for the global cafes, hotels and casinos. During that time, his team garnered several industry awards for print materials, video and e-learning courses and was recognized by Training Magazine as one of the Top 125 training organizations in the world.

Considered “the best interviewer in sports”, by Sports Illustrated, Roy Firestone won seven prestigious Emmy® Awards spinning his own brand of magic with more

than 5,000 men and women from the worlds of art, politics, and popular entertainment. The accomplished singer, impressionist and humorist has appeared from Las Vegas to corporate meetings and conventions all over the country. In addition, Los Angeles’ top rated morning show, “Good Day LA” features his regular contributions.

YOU WON'T GO HUNGRY Get your day off to a great start with hot coffee, fresh pastries, breakfast sandwiches, fruit and more. During the day, don’t miss the complimentary lunch on the Exhibit Hall one day and a sit-down lunch with a speaker on the other. There will also be snacks and energy boosters to help you finish the day strong.

RFMY AWARDS Our Members really take the prize for going above and beyond. This brief ceremony recognizes those who’ve done something special for the good of the Association or made an outstanding contribution to the restaurant facilities industry. We will also present our newest Certified Restaurant Facility Professional (CRFP) designees.

Everyone who’s anyone in the restaurant facility business is here and on display. Here is just a

sample of the more than 350 companies you will see.

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