IFMA COEX 2016 Executive Summary Series

Some of the foodservice industry’s most compelling topics, issues and opportunities were addressed during the 2016 IFMA Chain Operators EXchange (COEX) that took place in Las Vegas this March. Six of the outstanding presentations delivered at COEX, a conference developed by operators for operators, are covered in the IFMA COEX 2016 Executive Summary Series.

Suppliers and Operators Gain “Actionable” Value from COEX 2015

With a majority of attendees saying IFMA's 2015 Chain Operator Exchange (COEX) Conference was the best yet, several who participated in the show will now be looking to apply what they learned into everyday field use. View a series of videos covering highlights from this year's conference. Learn more about which best-practice initiatives covered at COEX are most applicable to your business.  

Video: Sponsors shine at COEX 2013

COEX 2013 brought together 400 foodservice leaders from the chain operator and IFMA Member community for a dynamic, high-energy event. Watch a highlight video, featuring the sponsors who made it all possible.

Foodservice Associations and their Members Rally Around Supply Chain Optimization Best Practices

Chicago, February 22, 2017 – IFMA reported strong industry participation in efforts to develop a first ever best practice for foodservice supply chain optimization (SCO).

“Since the IFMA Industry Board formation was announced in January, more than 30 foodservice chain operators, distributors and brokers have signed on to participate,” said Larry Oberkfell, President and ...

Fazoli's and Shari's on maximizing current traffic to drive revenue

Find out how leaders from two top chains responded when asked how foodservice manufacturers can assist operators in maximizing current traffic.