Arizona Food Service Network

Method+Madness AIGA Arizona Phoenix Design Week

By

******EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW ON SALE*****

Every year, Phoenix Design Week brings together hundreds of creative professionals and students from across Arizona for a week-long celebration of design—a series of presentations, workshops and events, all curated to inspire and strengthen the Arizona design community.

The highlight of Phoenix Design Week is the Method + Madness Conference, a two-day conference organized by AIGA Arizona and dedicated community volunteers that features world-class speakers and local experts imparting actionable insights, hands-on education and a fiery passion for their craft.

Restaurant Prosperity Workshop – Fairfield, NJ

By

Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2daOOBi

Attend this full-day workshop to learn how to:

– Easily make more money with the menu and staff you already have

– Add 3-5% to your bottom line overnight and be on your way to 15–20% profits on a monthly basis

– Stop the bleeding of your bank account while empowering management to order and schedule following simple fool-proof systems ensure you’re on budget week in and week out

Most independent restaurant owners use their “gut” to run their restaurants instead of the real numbers. You might as well gamble for a living. This approach risks your restaurant’s success, your employees’ stability and your own family’s livelihood. Instead, learn how to manage and control two of your biggest expenses in your restaurant next to an empty chair — food and labor costs — to predict your profits with accuracy.

The day is broken up into three sections that help you run a more profitable restaurant:

1. The one system your restaurant must have to survive and determining where YOUR numbers need to be
2. Paint-by-number food and labor controls for maximum profitability
3. The secrets to holding your management team accountable and getting more done

Learn more and register: http://bit.ly/2daOOBi

LFA Business Seminar: Lifecycle Marketing to Grow Your Sales, May 25

By

[Webinar] – Lifecycle Marketing is a simple framework that small businesses can use to attract customers, grow sales and deliver a wowing customer experience.

This webinar will cover:

  • Attract more customers to your business
  • Grow your business sales
  • Deliver a customer experience that will keep them coming back

Cost of the event- $2o

Register Here.  (Sustaining members email Kendall@localfirstaz.com to register)

Social Marketing Master Class – Drive True ROI with Social Media

By

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat! Social media marketing is changing so rapidly that most businesses can’t keep up. Learn how to drive ROI and elevate your company’s brand with this in-depth training session.

Hear from PR and marketing veteran Jackie Wright, who founded Rainmaker Integrated – a boutique marketing firm dedicated to building brands.

Mindshare: Social Media Trends 2017

By

Even if you know social media can help you grow your business, how do you know where to start? Join marketing guru, Ron Cates, to learn the trends, tactics, and strategies that will allow you to cut through the clutter to improve your social media marketing in 2017 and beyond.

*Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
*Light breakfast will be provided
*Seating is limited!

What is Mindshare – Coaching From the Classroom?
Delivered via a series of educational classroom style sessions, Mindshare – Coaching From the Classroom seeks to provide small business owners with the opportunity to learn from experts in a variety of areas pertaining to business and personal development.

Meet the Instructor!
One of the world’s leading experts on email marketing, social media marketing and more, Ron is an incredibly entertaining and knowledgeable presenter. He is passionate about small business and nonprofits and will provide takeaways that will empower you immediately.

Social Media Marketing 101

By

Never before in the history of the Internet has the average business owner had so much control over their marketing – and it can be overwhelming! This class will help you see how it all works and what you need to learn to make it happen for your business. There are dozens of free tools to help you promote your business and get your message out. $25

Wake Up Chandler

By

Wake-Up Chandler is a great way to start off the morning by networking with other businesses. Bring your business cards and brochures, and be prepared to give a 30 second commercial about your business. Enjoy the food and take advantage of the opportunity to promote your business. Door Prizes are Welcome!
*Advanced registration for mixers is required. Admission at the door without registration is $10. Registration admission is non-refundable.

Workshop, How to Run a Profitable Restaurant: from Soup to Nuts

By

We promise to teach you everything you need to know to run a more profitable restaurant or bar and the only way to do that is to spend three days absorbed in the material. Breaks and lunch are built into the agenda, but you can expect the workshop will be in session during the hours outlined below.

Monday

8:30 a.m. – Registration

9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

  • Vision Equation and Org Chart
  • Accounting and Cash Flow
  • Budgets
  • Marketing Budget

Monday Night 7 p.m.

  • Networking Social

Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

  • Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
  • Budgeted/Actual/Ideal
  • Food and Liquor Systems
  • Cash Controls

Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

  • Labor Systems
  • Restaurant Accountability

Wednesday Night 6:30 p.m.

  • Catered Dinner