IFMA Foodservice Fundamentals™ Express Training

We’ve condensed our Fundamentals course to a 3.5 hour bootcamp that will give you the very latest on the food-away-from-home industry – how segments and processes are defined, how product flows through the supply chain, and how buyers are making decisions in these post-pandemic times. 

Whether you’re new to foodservice or just feeling a bit rusty - foodservice’s longest-running training on the basics of the industry is back in person during the National Restaurant Show in Chicago. Nearly 2,000 professionals have taken Foodservice Fundamentals in the past eight years – and we’ve been offering the course a lot longer than that! 

The half-day training is in downtown Chicago, near McCormick Place – we know you’ve got a lot going on during Restaurant Show Week – and will quickly get you up to speed on this complex industry so you can get back to your day job.  

All content – both presented and valuable additional information not covered in-person – will be made available for all attendees on-demand through IFMA’s Foodservice Education Center. 

Take one morning to build your expertise!

Monday, May 22, 2023
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Course Location

Offices of Locke Lord LLP (just minutes from McCormick Place) 
111 E. Wacker Dr.
Suite 4100
Chicago, IL 60606 

 

What to Expect When You Take the Course

This in-depth course is designed for anyone new or needing a refresher on how food moves across the U.S. foodservice supply chain and how the overall marketplace is structured. You’ll learn how the industry works, hear perspectives directly from operators, and participate in group discussions. A personal certificate of completion is awarded at the end of the course. 

The course curriculum includes: 

  • A deep dive into foodservice definitions and structure 

  • Basics of the foodservice value chain 

  • A focus on restaurant segments

  • The role of retail foodservice and on-site categories

 

Course Fee

IFMA Manufacturer Members: $450 per person
IFMA Associate Members: $450 per person
*Fee includes all meeting materials and programmed meal functions.

Non IFMA Members: $695 per person

 

Cancellation Policy

All changes and/or cancellations must be submitted to IFMA in writing. 

Full Refund if given Notification on or before April 22, 2023

No refund if cancelled on April 23rd, 2023 or later 

All changes / cancellations must be submitted via email to sandra@ifmaworld.com.