Resources

One of the core ways we serve our members is with a powerful and steady flow of information and resources. As the industry continues to evolve at a remarkable speed, we work to help members stay ahead of issues, spot trends and position themselves as leaders. And we’re always researching, collaborating and publishing to bring members the very latest in the form of whitepapers, best practice worksheets, research, and more.

IFMA 2018/2019 Foodservice Landscape

The Foodservice Landscape features operator unit counts, behavioral patterns, and growth projections, providing a bird’s eye view of each industry segment.

IFMA 2018/2019 Foodservice Insights Library

The Foodservice Insights Library is a member-only, comprehensive resource comprised of original research and secondary data providing consumer, operator, distributor and general economic information all in one place.

Supply Chain Optimization E-Book/White Paper

FMA in partnership with Kinetic 12 Consulting, HAVI and Datassential, championed the foodservice industry’s first supply chain best practice initiative, Supply Chain Optimization (SCO). The initiative engaged 15 leading chain restaurants, 18 manufacturers and 8 distributors, in conjunction with five industry associations.

Webinar: Foodservice Manufacturers Collaborate to Stay Competitive Through GS1 Standards

IFMA presents a Strategic Issues Series webinar in which GS1 US outlines how best-in-class foodservice manufacturers are leveraging the common language of GS1 Standards in several important ways.

How Collaborative Supplier-Chain Relationships Can Drive Success

Learn how IPC-Subway adopted IFMA’s Supply Chain Optimization practices to streamline their limited time offers.

Operator/Manufacturer Collaboration Model (OCM) Scorecard

IFMA and a committee of 30 chain operators and manufacturers championed the development of a new best-practice model for collaboration called OCM - The Operator/Manufacturer Collaboration Model.

Joint Business Planning (JBP) Process Guidebook/Worksheets

Joint Business Planning (JBP) serves as Phase II of IFMA’s Operator/Manufacturer Collaboration Model. JBP is an industry-wide initiative for foodservice manufacturers and chain operators.

Where to Find Value in the Third Age of Consumption

Consumer preferences and expectations have changed. As we are entering the third age of consumption, the foodservice industry needs to be armed with the right tools to address these challenges.

Gen Z Study Report

This first-of-its kind research commissioned by IFMA studies the next generation. IFMA Committee Members, in partnership with Jason Dorsey, President & Co-Founder of The Center for Generational Kinetics, curated this proprietary study which examines: