June/July 2018
CRFP Spotlight: Joe Kanawall, CRFP, Brannon Stewart, CRFP, Kenneth McKay, CRFP
Emerging Trends: The Future of Air Balance
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
Sharpen Your Tools: Cultivating Company Culture
By: Galen Emanuele
Technology: Leveraging the Latest Technology, CMMS Technology Solutions
By: Jeremy Weber, CRFP
Repairs & Maintenance: A Capital Idea, Asset Manager
By: Susan Daywitt
Cover Story: Fresh Catch, Razoo's Cajun Cafe and Tricky Fish Take a Nuanced Approach to Southern Seafood
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Facility Manager Project Profile: Fuel to the Fire, Emergency Planning in Action
By: Billy To, CRFP
April/May 2018
Getting to Know Your Incoming Chair: Gary Brackett
RFMy Awards: Congratulations to Our Winners
CRFP Spotlight: Blake Callahan, CRFP, CPA, CVA, Nikki Hale, CRFP, Zach Hardy, CRFP, Tim Spear, CRFP
2018 The Jack McNertney MVP Award: John Getha
Emerging Trends: Restaurants of the Future, Managing Data
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
Sharpen Your Tools: Making things Better, Above and Beyond
By: Scott Reyes & Katie Torres
Facility Manager Project Profile: One Cool Company, Chocolate Cool Temperatures
By: Timothy VanAcker, CRFP
Repairs & Maintenance: Be Proactive, Not Reactive, Disaster Recovery in the Restaurant World
By: Roy Adcock
Repairs & Maintenance: Hurricane Helpers, The Season for Preparations
By: Chris Munkvold
Repairs & Maintenance: Rolling Out the Welcome Mat, Paving a Plan for Success
By: Justin Pomerleau & Mason Hammerlund
Repairs & Maintenance: Spring into Sustainability, Finding Profitability in Sustainability
By: Scott Milnes
Repairs & Maintenance: Cultivating Curb Appeal, Attracting Customers with Curb Appeal
By: Susan Daywitt
Cover Story: Feels Like Home, Cotton Patch Cafe Elevates Southern Hospitality with Renewed Branding Efforts
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Feature: In Service of Others, RFMA Gives 2018
By: Sherleen Mahoney
February/March 2018
CRFP Spotlight: Michael Anderson, CRFP, Jonathan Cao, CRFP, Donnie Pemberton, CRFP, David Pogach, CRFP
Restaurateur of the Year: Nate Lee, CRFP
Vendor of the Year: Teresa Phelps
Sharpen Your Tools: The Generational Shift, A Changing World
By: Bruce Tulgan
Project Profile: Here Comes the Sun, Reducing Costs with Solar Panels
By: Wayne Brayton, CRFP
It's Not Easy Being Green: Being Smart About CO2, The Importance of CO2 Management
By: Joshua Pringle
It's Not Easy Being Green: Is Zero Waste Possible? Waste Nothing
By: Matthew Hollis
It's Not Easy Being Green: Green Strategies, A Greener Bottom Line
By: Paul Kuck
Cover Story: Golden Age of Seafood, Red Lobster Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs & Maintenance: Plan, Respond, Recover; Disaster Recovery in the Restaurant World
By: Susan Daywitt
Repairs & Maintenance: Keeping Pests at Bay, Sustainable Pest Control Protocols
By: Ian Habermann
Repairs & Maintenance: Between a Rock and a Hard Place, Saving Big on Small Building EMS
By: Ian Habermann
Repairs & Maintenance: Keep Your Cool, Strategic Energy Savings
By: Dale Sventeck
From the Inside Out: Striking a Balance, The Benefits of Positive Air Pressure
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
December/January 2018
Your Local Tour Guide for Phoenix
By: Kory Kilmer
Introducing 2018 New Board Members
CRFP Spotlight: Thomas Lin, CRFP, Ricky Mathews, CRFP, Don Turner, CRFP, Shannon Roepke, CRFP
Sharpen Your Tools: Share Your Stories, How to Make PR Moments Last
By: Kindra Hall
Facility Manager Project Profile: Up in Flames, An Austin, TX-Based Restaurant Company Explores Lessons Learned After a Fire
By: Jay Andruk
Repairs & Maintenance: A Tale of Two Maintenance Programs, Exploring Different Approaches to Restaurant Maintenance
By: Keith Moore
Repairs & Maintenance: Breathe Easy, Protect Your Restaurants with Proper Exhaust Fan Maintenance
By: Susan Daywitt
Repairs & Maintenance: Check Lists 2.0, Electronic Versions of the Tried-and-True Checklist Make the Tool More Effective than Ever
By: Paul Roberts
Repairs & Maintenance: On A Roll, Outlining the Key Steps For a Successful Project Rollout
By: John Kiliany
Cover Story: Midas Touch
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Codes & Guidelines: Navigating the ADA Waters
By: Scott R. Moline
From the Inside Out: Squeaky Clean, Ensure your Hoods and Ducts are Properly Cleaned
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
October/November 2017
CRFP Spotlight: Shawn Black, CRFP, Chris Rohling, CRFP, Gordon Bruner, CRFP, & Joshua Hawks, CRFP
Sharpen Your Tools: More than Words, The Power of Non-Verbal Communication
By: Melinda Marcus
Facility Manager Project Profile: Dollars and Cents, Audits and Budgeting
With: John Steen and Kory Kilmer
Capital Planning: The Industry Problem, Using Data Analytics
By: Tim Duggan and Russ Mitchell
Repairs & Maintenance: Serving Up Savings, LED Lighting Reveals Savings
By: Jeff Gatzow
Repairs & Maintenance: Assessing the Risk of Waste, Leveraging Waste Technology
By: Geoff Aardsma
Repairs & Maintenance: Look Out Below, Mitigating Light Pole Dangers
By: Julie Lapacka
Repairs & Maintenance: Leveraging Handyman Services, Balancing the Benefits of Handyman Help
By: Susan Daywitt
Repairs & Maintenance: Buying in 'Bulk', Bundled Handyman Programs
By: Eric Crabb
Cover Story: Spreading the Love
By: Sherleen Mahoney
2017 Buyer's Guide
From the Inside Out: Cyclical Services, Year-Round Prevention Plans
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
August/September 2017
CRFP Spotlight: Wayne Brayton, CRFP, Shane Brock, CRFP, Joshua Coates, CRFP & Dale Moore, CRFP
Sharpen Your Tools: Building Better Leaders, The Power of Well-Trained Employees
By: Dave Witt and Kathy Cuff
Facility Manager Project Profile: Plumbing Predicament, Plumbing Plight
By: Don Turner
Repairs & Maintenance: A Tale of Two Restaurants, Knowing City Plumbing Code
By: Bill Schaporst
Repairs & Maintenance: Cost Savings Through Smarter Buildings, How Intelligent is Your Restaurant?
By: Deepinder Singh
Repairs & Maintenance: Facility Horror Stories, Plumbing Nightmares
By: Susan Daywitt
Repairs & Maintenance: Liquid Gold, Benefits of Recycling Cooking Oil
By: Ed Candioty
Cover Story: Devoted to Serving, RFMA Gives 2017
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Cover Story: Newk’s Eatery, Fresh Start
By: Sherleen Mahoney
From the Inside Out: A Capital Idea, Budget Staging for Capital Investments
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
June/July 2017
CRFP Spotlight: Paul Doughty, CRFP, Lynne Harnishfeger, CRFP, Andrew Moyer, CRFP & Jeremy Weber, CRFP
Sharpen Your Tools:Successful Employee Boosters, The Power of Well-Trained Employees
By: Kiira Esposito
Facility Manager's Project Profile: A Seat at the Table, Construction and Design Teaming Up with Facilities
By: Kim Battle
Repairs & Maintenance: Cool Comfort, Keeping Customers Cool
By: Mike Byrd
Repairs & Maintenance: Good Ventilation, Circulating Air for Customer Comfort
By: Jack McNertney, CRFP
Repairs & Maintenance: Running Hot & Cold, Temperature-Sensitive Maintenance
By: Matt Lind
Repairs & Maintenance: Quick Fixes for Kitchen Inefficiencies
By: Tina Swanson
Repairs & Maintenance: Guests, Not Pests, Pest Control Through Design
By: Drew McFadden
Cover Story: White Castle, King of the Castle
By: Sherleen Mahoney
From the InSide Out: Maximize Your Curb Appeal, Landscaping Maintenance Schedules
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
April/May 2017
CRFP Spotlight: David Bohner, CRFP, Ashley Hodge, CRFP, Roger Lam, CRFP & Billy To, CRFP
Sharpen Your Tools: The Hero Effect, Being Your Best When it Matters the Most
By: Kevin Brown
2017 Vendor of the Year: Nicole Steen
2017 Restaurateur of the Year: Robert McNeill, CRFP
2017 Jack McNertney MVP Award: Brian Davies
FM Project Profile: Maintaining a Good First Impression, Parking Lot Planning
By: Nate Lee, CRFP
Repairs & Maintenance: True Colors, Painting a Fresh Impression
By: Lynn Odum
Repairs & Maintenance: Parking Authority, Paving Best Practices
By: Christie Knable
Repairs & Maintenance: Don't Sweat It, HVAC Preparations for Summer
By: Susan Daywitt
Repairs & Maintenance: Crystal Clear, Cleaning Up the Brand
By: Paul Collum
Cover Story: Pizza Pioneer, MOD Pizza
By: Sherleen Mahoney
From the Inside Out: A Polished Welcome, Driving Up Your Reputation
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
February/March 2017
CRFP Spotlight: Gene Davis, CRFP, Chris Johnson, CRFP, Nathaniel Lee, CRFP & Dwayne Richardson, CRFP
Sharpen Your Tools: Embrace Evolution, Embracing Change
By: Troy Hazard, CSP
Facility Manager Project Profile: Disaster Recovery
By: Curtis Dukes, CRFP
Security & Technology: Don't Get Left Behind, The Alarming Risks of Outdated Security
By: Jeff Szajnecki
Cover Story: Red Robin, Fun on a Bun
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs & Maintenance: Don't Pay the Price, Managing Total Cost of Ownership
By: Jason Roeder
Repairs & Maintenance: Value Added, Hidden Benefits of Energy Management
By: Karli Barich
Repairs & Maintenance: Today's Waste, Tomorrow's Energy, Cooperative FOG Conversion
By: Cassandra Mac
Repairs & Maintenance: Treasure Hunt, Hidden Money in Waste Management
By: Mark Wagner
Repairs & Maintenance: Let There Be Savings, Savings with LED Lighting
By: Ed Carney
Repairs & Maintenance: Fighting Back Against Pests, Keys to Successful Pest Control
By: Billy To, CRFP
From the Inside Out: How Low Can You Go? Lowering Utility Costs with Manual Monitoring
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
December/January 2017
CRFP Spotlight: Michael Gimenez, CRFP, Leah Haskin, CRFP, Jonathan Maeir, CRFP, Tom Mulhall, CRFP
Sharpen Your Tools: The Digital Divide, Connecting with people in a social-media-crazy world
By: Thom Singer
Facility Manager Project Profile: Energy-Efficient Upgrades
By: Ivan Blackmon
Quality Control, Building Quality Programs
By: Hal Bolter
Repairs & Maintenance: The Benefits of Key Control
By: Tina Malloy
Repairs & Maintenance: A Strong Foundation
By: Adam Strizzi
Repairs & Maintenance: Clear the Air, Pollution Control Units
By: Susan Daywitt
Repairs & Maintenance: Follw these New Year's resolutions for cleaner, safer kitchens
By: Breann Marvin-Loffing, CFE
Cover Story: Bojangles', For the Love of Biscuits
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Codes & Guidelines: Accessible to All, ADA Focus Points
By: Dana Seuffert
Codes & Guidelines: Fire Safety, 8 key things to know about fire safety requirements of commercial cooking
By: Jacqueline Wilmot
From the Inside Out: Your Most Expensive Asset, Overall Building Maintenance
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
October/November 2016
CRFP Spotlight: Avi Bassrawi, CRFP, Tim Corcoran, CRFP, Shawn McQuade, CRFP, Kelly Otto, CRFP
It's Not Easy Being Green: A Bright Idea, Time to Go LED?
By: Allison Arpin
Sharpen Your Tools: Look on the Bright Side, Staying Positive
By: Lisa Ryan
Facility Manager Project Profile: Seeing the Light
By: Wayne Brayton
Repairs & Maintenance: Finding a Good Handyperson
By: Susan Daywitt
Repairs & Maintenance: Prepare Now for an Unpredictable Winter, Exterior Management
By: Scott Milnes
Repairs & Maintenance: A Guide to Capital Planning
By: Danny Koontz
Repairs & Maintenance: Fire on all Cylinders, Fire Safety
By: Brianne Rechy
Repairs & Maintenance: Driven by Data, Pavement Maintenance
By: Michael Zator
Cover Story: Pursuit of Excellence, Mighty Fine Burgers
By: Sherleen Mahoney
2016 Buyer's Guide
From the Inside Out: The Power of Planning Ahead
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
August/September 2016
CRFP Spotlight: Michael Brown, CRFP, Micah Dyer, CRFP, David Reeb, CRFP, Fletcher Vess, CRFP
Sharpen Your Tools: Strategic Alignment is the Key to Success
By: Laura Stack
Technology Today: Putting the IoT into FOG
By: Rob Abernethy
Facility Manager Project Profile: Capital Planning and Budgeting
By: Jack McNertney, CRFP
Repairs & Maintenance: Grease is the (Dirty) Word, Managing You Facilities' Risk Factor
By: Susan Daywitt
Repairs & Maintenance: Don't Wash Money Down the Drain, Proper FOG Disposal
By: Tina Swanson
Repairs & Maintenance: Soft Water Saves Hard Dollars
By: Jason Johnson
Cover Story: Noodles & Company
Repairs & Maintenance: Your Restroom, Your Reputation, First Impressions are Contagious
By: Jon Dommisse
Repairs & Maintenance: Ditch the Tank, The Case for Tankless Water Heaters
By: Jason Fleming
Repairs & Maintenance: Your Water, Your Business, The Business of Water
By: Ted Riggs
Repairs & Maintenance: Unwelcome Guests, Managing Pests and Reputations
By: Chad Gore, Ph.D.
Repairs & Maintenance: The Value of a Quality Clean-up Crew
By: Shawn McQuade, CRFP
From the Inside Out: Controlling Costs with In-House Facilities Management
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
June/July 2016
CRFP Spotlight: Curtis Dukes, CRFP
Sharpen Your Tools: Look to the Horizon, Setting Career Goals
By: Kristy Alleman, CRFP
Facility Manager Project Profile: Cheers to Draft Beer, Beverage System Upgrades
By: Peter Popoff
Technology Today: Information is Power, Optimizing Restaurant Operations
By: Jay Fiske
Remodeling for Success
By: Vic Nowak
Cover Story: Grill Masters, LongHorn Steakhouse
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs & Maintenance: What to Expect When You're Landscaping, Roadmap to Annual Landscaping
By: David Magill
Repairs & Maintenance: Keeping Calm During a Disaster, The 4 Steps of a Disaster Management Plan
By: Danny Koontz
Repairs & Maintenance: When the Worst Happens, Disaster Preparedness
By: Brianne Rechy
From the Inside Out: The Power of Paint, Leveraging Paint in Your Asset Budget
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
April/May 2016
CRFP Spotlight: Kevin Carringer, CRFP, James Kearney, CRFP, Jeff Simonson, CRFP, Nicholas Stoyer, CRFP & Herve Yoga, CRFP, FMP
Facility Manager Project Profile: Concrete Questions and Answers
By: Mark Anderson
Sharpen Your Tools: Business Lessons from the World of Rock
By: Dayna Steele
It's Not Easy Being Green: Solutions for Sunlight Control
By: Ric Berg, LEED Green Associate
2016 Restaurateur of the Year: Noelle Faille, CRFP
2016 Vendor of the Year: Tom Cullen
2016 MVP of the Year: Gordon Bruner
Chairman's Award of Excellence: Tracy Tomson
Cover Story: Smashburger, A Smashing Success
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs & Maintenance: Sensible Refrigeration Investments
By: Jeff Johnson
Repairs & Maintenance: HVAC and Air Balancing
By: Luci Feie
Repairs & Maintenance: Managing a Portfolio of Aging Rooftop Units
By: Michael Deru
Repairs & Maintenance: Carpet Cleaning Basics
By: Deborah Kleopfer
Repairs & Maintenance: Preventative Refrigeration Maintenance
By: Susan Daywitt
From the Inside Out: Cyclical Maintenance Services
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
February/March 2016
CRFP Spotlight: Paige Culp, CRFP, Sean Eichelberger, CRFP, Peter Martinez, CRFP, Abraham Mathew, CRFP & Timothy VanAcker, CRFP
Sharpen Your Tools: Learning to Relax
By: Richard Flint
Technology Today: Facility Management Embraces Technology
By: Joe Fairly
Sustainability: Corporate Sustainability Initiatives
By: Anthony Dilenno
It's Not Easy Being Green: Maximizing Data to Minimize Costs
By: Frank Menocal
It's Not Easy Being Green: The Energy Management Strategy Advantage
By: Arthur Debowski
Cover Story: RFMA Gives 2016, Making the Journey Together
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Facility Manager Project Profile: Disaster Preparedness Planning
By: Charlie Hartmann
Repairs & Maintenance: Evaluating Your Roof Portfolio
By: Bill Pegnato
Repairs & Maintenance: Minimizing Your Energy Costs
By: Alan Greer
Repairs & Maintenance: The Roofing System
By: Dale Sventeck
From the Inside Out: Smart Energy Savings
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
December/January 2016
CRFP Spotlight: Carl LeBoeuf, CRFP
Sharpen Your Tools: If You Can See It, You Can Be It
By: Chef Jeff Henderson
Technology Today: The Science of First Impressions
By: Richard Young with Derry Berrigan
It's Not Easy Being Green: Retaining Staff While Reducing Waste Costs
By: Jeffrey R. Kiesel
Cover Story: Living the Good Life, Zoes Kitchen's purpose, food and culture embrace the Mediterranean lifestyle
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Facility Manager Project Profile: Grease Trap Traps
By: Rod Towns, CRFP
Repairs and Maintenance: Extending Your Pavement's Lifespan
By: Harry Carter
From the Inside Out: The Changing Nature of Waste Management
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
October/November 2015
CRFP Spotlight: Steve Blevins, CRFP, Daniel Flores, CRFP, Greg Lee, CRFP
Sharpen Your Tools: Surround Yourself with the Best Financial Team Possible
By: Ellen Rohr
Career Development: Pearls of Wisdom for Emerging Professionals
By: Brianne Rechy
Compliance: Switching to a New Lighting Recipe
By: John Busch, LEED AP BD+C, CLCATT
Feature: Looking at the Big Picture, Consider Making a Philosophical Shift in Strategic Facilities Management
By: Mike Snyder and Erich Munzner
Cover Story: Rediscovering Arby's, a classic brand redefines its purpose and vision and sets a path for the future
By: Sherleen Mahoney
It's Not Easy Being Green: Meeting California's Title 24 Goals
By: Andrew Newton
Repairs & Maintenance: Focusing on Facility Services
By: Keith McCuen
Repairs & Maintenance: Forming a Crisis Management Plan
By: Bill Schaphorst with JC Gonzalez and MaryAnn Velez contributing
Facility Manager Project Profile: Panera 2.0 Reboot
By: Christopher Skiles
From the Inside Out: Making Sure Facilities are ADA Compliant
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
August/September 2015
Technology Today: There's an App for That
By: Nic McLaughlin
CRFP Spotlight: Vance Arndt, CRFP, Michael Helm, CFRP, Daren Knight, CRFP
It's Not Easy Being Green: Managing Dirty Wastewater
By: Traci Ismert, CRFP
It's Not Easy Being Green: The Green Light on Saving Yellow Grease
By: Ed Candioty
It's Not Easy Being Green: Finding the Right Grease Interceptor
By: Bill Batten
Facility Manager Project Profile: A Collapsed Storm Drain Pipe
By: Curt Sawan, CRFP
Cover Story: Taco Cabana: Inspired by Authenticity
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs & Maintenance: Making Water Issues Clear
By: Jay Davis
Repairs & Maintenance: Planning to Remain Open
By: Joe Smedley
From the Inside Out: Adaptability is the Key to Success
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
June/July 2015
Technology Today: Connectivity Slashing Restaurant Costs
By: Ifty Hasan
CRFP Spotlight: Maria Colangelo,CRFP, Noelle Faille, CRFP, Wendy Gallo, CRFP, Traci Ismert, CRFP
It's Not Easy Being Green: Curbing a Pesky Problem
By: Susan V. Daywitt
Cover Story: The Melting Pot, Everyday Creations
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs & Maintenance: Longer-Life Kitchen Technology
By: David Canterbury
Repairs & Maintenance: Long-Draw Beer Systems Considerations
By: Mike Via
Repairs & Maintenance: Seeing Your Window Maintenance Plan Through
By: Christina North and Amber Terry
Repairs & Maintenance: Consistency in Refrigeration Keeps Base Costs Cool
By: George Huettel
From the Inside Out: The Facility Manager's Role in Design
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
April/May 2015
Wet Your APPetite: Travel and Collaboration Made Easy
By: Terry Byerly
CRFP Spotlight: Kristy Alleman, CRFP
It's Not Easy Being Green: The Impact of Trash Compacting
By: Susan V. Daywitt
Cover Story: Get in The Habit: The Habit Burger Grill
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs & Maintenance: Staying on Top of Comfort Concerns
By: Angela Hughes
Repairs & Maintenance: Talking about the Obvious-Maintenance Scheduling
By: Don Langston
Repairs & Maintenance: Exploring The Exterior Maintenance Plan
By: Paul Taylor and Angela Hughes
Repairs & Maintenance: Smoothing Out a Pavement Maintenance Plan
By: Andrew Musto
Repairs & Maintenance: Being Cool about Summer HVAC Prep
By: Sal Brunetto
From the Inside Out: Preparing Your Facility for the Summer
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
February/March 2015
Wet Your APPetite: Work Smarter, Apps to Help Maximize Your Online Security and Increase Productivity
By: Terry Byerly
CRFP Spotlight: Rod Towns, CRFP
Sharpen Your Tools: Glad to be Here, The Power of a Grateful Mindset
By: John "Gucci" Foley
It's Not Easy Being Green: Rethinking the 'Price of Doing Business',Control Costs by Controlling Equipment
By: Jay Fiske
It's Not Easy Being Green: Sustaining Balance, Simple Steps to a Sustainable Restaurant
By: Jason Cocco
The Energy Savings Treasure Hunt
By: Todd Bell
Cover Story: RFMA Gives 2015, Wishes Granted
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs & Maintenance: An Informed Decision, Evaluating Sealcoat Contractors
By: Lee F. Lowis
Repairs & Maintenance: Jack of All Trades, Managing Exterior From Within
By: Scott Milnes
Repairs & Maintenance: Get Ahead of the Game, Proactive Approach to HVAC Replacement
By: Jay Kelly
From the Inside Out: Sustainability is the Future
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
December/January 2015
Wet Your APPetite: One-Touch Efficiency
By: Jaser Akuly
CRFP Spotlight: Thomas Fuller, CRFP
Sharpen Your Tools: Everyday is an Adventure, Transformative Leadership Lessons
By: Robyn Benincasa
Cover Story: Texas Roadhouse, What Legends are Made Of
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs & Maintenance: Why Go Green? Green Waste Management
By: Susan Daywitt
Repairs & Maintenance: Building a Strong Foundation, Green and Clean Landscaping
By: Dave Magill
From the Inside Out: See the Light, Energy-Management Technology
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
October/November 2014
Sharpen Your Tools: Striving to Thrive Within, Qualities of a Great Leader
By: Gordon Bruner
CRFP Spotlight: Marlon Travis, CRFP
Wet Your APPetitie: On the Road Again, Simplify Work Travel
By: Terry Byerly
Everyday Firestarters: Five common triggers for restaurant fires
By: Kimberly Denman
Cover Story: Friendly's, In the Memory-Making Business
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs & Maintenance: Don't Wait for the First Snowflake, Reducing liability from slips and falls
By: Dave Magill
Repairs & Maintenance: Exhausting All Fire Prevention Standards, A Universal Approach to Compliance
By: Nelson Dilg
Repairs & Maintenance: Out with the Old, In with the New, Rethinking Hood Exhaust Cleaning
By: Carolyn Roberts
Repairs & Maintenance: Safe and Sound, Reducing Safe Costs
By: Keith McCuen
From the InSite Out: Getting Under the Hood, Proper Hood Cleaning
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
August/September 2014
Sharpen Your Tools: Managing the Bottom Line: Get Down to Business
By: Doug Jones
CRFP Spotlight: Joshua Rains, CRFP
Wet Your APPetite: Reviewing Tech Tools for Facility Professionals
By: Terry Byerly
Health & Safety: Preparing for a Health Emergency, A Shocking Possibility
By: Gretchen Kirkwood
Cover Story: Pizza Passion, Pie Five Pizza
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs & Maintenance: Best Practices in Commercial Plumbing
By: Jeremy Weber
Repairs & Maintenance: Mitigating Restaurant Plumbing Problems
By: Beth Krantz
From the Inside Out: Pest Management Tips
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
June/July 2014
Sharpen Your Tools: Ownership Nets Results
By: Mike McKinley
CRFP Spotlight: Jack Kortekamp, CRFP
Wet Your APPetite: Reviewing Tech Tools for Facility Professionals
By: Terry Byerly
It's Not Easy Being Green: One Size Doesn't Fit all, Myths of restaurant energy management
By: Christopher Lesser
It's Not Easy Being Green: Making the Most of Energy Management Systems
By: Martin Flusburg
Cover Story: Sonic: From Retro to Metro
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs & Maintenance: The Power of Paint
By: Brian Foster
Repairs & Maintenance: Reducing Operating Costs
By: James O'Neill
From the Inside Out: Keys to Disaster Management Planning
By: Jeff Dover, CRFP
April/May 2014
2014 Vendor of the Year: Keith Moore
By: Sherleen Mahoney
CRFP Spotlight: Jeff Dover, CRFP
2014 Restauranteur of the Year: Phil Walton
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Cover Story: Here's Looking At You, Kid: A look back at how RFMA has grown over the past 10 years
By: Sherleen Mahoney
It's Not Easy Being Green: Seeing Through the FOG
By: Susan Daywitt
Repairs & Maintenance: Shedding Light on Equipment Functionality
By: Erich Munzner
Repairs & Maintenance: Don't Chase Your Pavements, Parking Lot Maintenance
By: Mike Condon
From the Inside Out: Tackling critical preventative maintenance areas
By: Jeff Dover
February/March 2014
Sharpen Your Tools: Accountability Drives Results
By: Walter Bond
CRFP Spotlight: Maria Johnson, CRFP
RFMA Gives 2014: A New Lease on Life
By: Meg Weadock
Cover Story: Corner Bakery, Part of the Neighborhood
By: Sherleen Mahoney
It's Not Easy Being Green:The New Normal, Green deconstruction and remodeling
By: Susan Daywitt
It's Not Easy Being Green: Shining a Light on LEDs
By: Heather Wilson Coode
The Energy Opportunity
By: Rich Shandross, Jim Young and Stephanie Plummer
Repairs & Maintenance: Minimizing Waste with Modern Updates
By: Keith Vanderbilt
Repairs & Maintenance: Keeping Your Cool about HVAC Maintenance
By: Kevin Smith
December/January 2014
Sharpen Your Tools: Changing the Game of Work
By: Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE
CRFP Spotlight: Bob Fonville, CRFP
The ROI of Preventative Maintenance
By: Erich Munzner
Cover Story: Jason's Deli, One Big Family
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs and Maintenance: Let it Snow? Snow Removal Practices
By: Scott Milnes
Repairs and Maintenance: Best Practices for Landscaping RFPs
By: Kevin Smith
Repairs and Maintenance: Preventing Frozen Pipes
By: Darrell Cole
Repairs and Maintenance: Going with the Flow, Backflow prevention could save your restaurant
By: Susan Daywitt
October/November 2013
Sharpen Your Tools: The No.1 Mistake Leaders Make
By: Connie Podesta
CRFP Spotlight: Phil Walton, CRFP
Feet to the Fire: Owning Up to the Importance of Kitchen Grease Exhaust and Fire Safety
By: Don Pfleiderer
Cover Story: Embracing Individuality Behind a Brand Name
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs & Maintenance: Restaurant Floor Care-A Top Priority
By: Russell Kendziar
Repairs & Maintenance: The Challenges of Carpet Cleaning
By: Mark Cuddy
August/September 2013
Sharpen Your Tools: 10 Key Fundamentals to Success
By: Gordon Bruner
CRFP Spotlight: Jack McNertney
What's New With You? Females in Facilities
Featuring: Carolyn Roberts and Ann Nickolas
It's Not Easy Being Green: A Winning Proposal to Zero Waste
By: Susan Daywitt
Cover Story: Staying True to its Roots, Souplantation
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs and Maintenance: Understanding Slip-and-Fall Accidents
By: Robert Kravitz
June/July 2013
Sharpen Your Tools: Effective Communication, Loud and Clear
By: John Patrick Dolan
CRFP Spotlight: Tom Jones, CRFP
Cover Story: Jack in the Box and Qdoba, Answering the Call
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Water World
By: Greg DuChane
Repairs and Maintenance: Project Management Tips
By: Chuck Henderson
Repairs and Maintenance: Kitchen Exhaust Fan Maintenance
By: Susan Daywitt
Repairs and Maintenance: Concrete vs. Asphalt
By: Jon Baggett
April/May 2013
Sharpen Your Tools: How to Be at Our Best in Changing Times
By: Murray Banks
CRFP Spotlight: Dwanye Young, CRFP
RFMA Gives 2013: A Dream Realized
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Cover Story: Breaking Bread, Panera
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs and Maintenance: Time is Money
By: Greg Denning
Here Comes the Sun
By: Gordon Bruner
Repairs and Maintenance: HVAC Technology Planning
By: Sal Brunetto
February/March 2013
Sharpen Your Tools: Learning to Unthink
By: Erik Wahl
CRFP Spotlight: Jay Andruk, CRFP
It's Not Easy Being Green: A Better Future Through Sustainable Renovation
By: Andre LaRiviere
What's New With You? Mobile Opportunities in Technology
By: Thomas Krier
Sustainability: Now and Forever
By: Richard Young
Cover Story: DARDEN, Leading an Industry while Making a Difference
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs and Maintenance: Don't Be Floored By An Open Challenge
By: Matthew L. Whelan
Repairs and Maintenance: The Model for Successful Remodels
By: Ron Wilhite, CRFP
December/January 2013
Sharpen Your Tools: Words of Warning, Simple Ways to Ruin Your Professional Relationships
By: Jeff Havens
CRFP Spotlight: Steve Garver, CRFP
Cover Story: Bloomin' Success
By: Sherleen Mahoney
It's Not Easy Being Green: Lighting the Way
By: Bob Graham
What's New With You? Optimizing Profits by Managing Trash Flow
By: Mark Wagner
Repairs and Maintenance: Let it Snow, Preparing for the Cold
By: Kevin Dent
Repairs and Maintenance: Timing is Everything, Seasonal Parking Lot Maintenance
By: Mike Condon
October/November 2012
Sharpen Your Tools: The Power of Etiquette
By: Colleen A. Rickenbacher
CRFP Spotlight: Russ Subjinske, CRFP
Cover Story: Proud to be Square: Wendy's
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Going the DCV Route
By: Don Fisher
It's Not Easy Being Green: A Decade of KEV Innovation
By: Nelson Dilg
What's New With You? Celebrating Advances in Food Service Technology
By: Debi Kensell
What's New With Your? Compliance With the New ADA Standards
By: Joan W. Stein
Repairs and Maintenance: Starving the Hunger of Fire
By: Gordon Bruner
Repairs and Maintenance: Prevent Slip-and-Fall Injuries, Reduce Costs
By: Martha Reynoso
Repairs and Maintenance: In the Face of Danger
By: Susan Daywitt
August/September 2012
Sharpen Your Tools: Say Yes to Less Stress
By: Marilyn Sherman
Be a Grease Guru
By: Bob Cole
Cover Story: Raising Cane's, One Love
By: R.V. Baugus
It's Not Easy Being Green: Turning Grease to Gold
By: Ed Candioty
It's Nor Easy Being Green: Food Recycling
By: Susan Robinson
What's New With You?: The View from Afar, Remote Monitoring
By: Jeff Storie
Repairs & Maintenance: Regular Lift Station Maintenance
By: Susan Daywitt
Repairs & Maintenance: Up of the Rooftop
By: Gordon Bruner
June/July 2012
Sharpen Your Tools: Being a Leader
By: Mark Sanborn
CRFP Spotlight: Ron Wilhite, CRFP
It's Not Easy Being Green: Determining Foodservice Cost Savings
By: Richard Young
Cover Story: Chili's, Pepper in Some Style
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs and Maintenance: Beverage System Management
By: Roger Goldstein, CRFP
Repairs and Maintenance: Ice Machine Energy Management
By: Don Fisher
Repairs and Maintenance: Restaurant Plumbing Maintenance
By: Larry Rothman
April/May 2012
Sharpen Your Tools: A Ride to the Grocery Store
By: Mark Scharenbroich
CRFP Spotlight: Bryan Huseman, CRFP
RFMA Gives 2012: So All May Make a Difference
By: Megan Weadock
Cover Story: Chipotle, A Reputation of Integrity
By: Sherleen Mahoney
What's New With You?: Collecting Solar Energy, A Direct Path to the Sun
By: Mike Walker
Repairs and Maintenance: Tornadoes-Preparing for Danger
By: Vincent Yeager
Repairs and Maintenance: A New Roofing Perspective, A Roof With a Point of View
By: William Pegnato
February/March 2012
Sharpen Your Tools: Juggling the Pressures of Work and Home
By: Jon Wee and Owen Morse
CRFP: Tom Lykins, CRFP
It's Not Easy Being Green: Vendor Fingerpointing and Grease Trap Service Audits
By: Angela Hughes and Michelle Besterfeldt
Cover Story: KFC, A Recipe for Success
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs and Maintenance: What's Eating You? HVAC Coil Corrosion
By: Eric Munzner
Repairs and Maintenance: Coming Out of Hibernation, Conducting Pre-Spring Property Assessments
By: Gordon Bruner
December/January 2012
Sharpen Your Tools: Direct Communication as a Productivity Tool
By: Laura Stack
CRFP Spotlight: Edmond Bordelon, CRFP
What's New with You? Females in Facilities
Featuring Charisse Luckey, Lilit Marzbetuny, and Maria Johnson
It Takes a Village, Exterior Facades
By: Keith Moore
Cover Story: La Madeleine, Be Our Guest
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Repairs and Maintenance: Mitigating Your Slip-and-Fall Risk
By: Richard Arlington
Repairs and Maintenance: Successful Repair and Maintenance Strategies
By: Eric Schechter
October/November 2011
Sharpen Your Tools: Making Your Guests a Priority
By: Gary Ryan Blair
CRFP Spotlight: Tommy Morgan, CRFP
Help From Above, An Introduction to Sprinkler Components and Inspections
By: Bob Guthrie
A Cornerstone or a Liability? Assessing Your Organization's Approach to Key Control
By: Scott M. Serani
Cover Story: Lone Star Steakhouse, Reputation is at Steak
By: Sherleen Mahoney
Remodeling/Construction: ADA Best Practices, New Rules and Guidelines
By: Joan W. Stein
Remodeling/Construction: Fire Protection and Accessibility
By: Allan B. Fraser
August/September 2011
Sharpen Your Tools: Cardinal Rules of Communication
By: Nancy Friedman
CRFP Spotlight: Jim Blackwell, CRFP
It's Not Easy Being Green: Your Restaurant's Green Story
By: Brian Garry
It's Not Easy Being Green: Managing Food-related Grease
By: Susan Daywitt
Cover Story: Pizza Hut, A Slice of the Pie
By: Sherleen Mahoney and Megan Weadock
Repairs and Maintenance: Backflow Prevention
By: Paul Abrams
Remodeling/Construction: Grease Trap Maintenance
By: Silvano Ferrazzo
June/July 2011
Sharpen Your Tools: The New Face of Project Management
By: Jonathan Braatvedt
CRFP Spotlight: Kurt Gnessin, CRFP
Don't Lose Your Fizz! Keeping Your Restaurant's Fountain System in Peak Condition
By: Rod Towns
Cover Story: Pei Wei, The Art of Five Flavors
By: Sherleen Mahoney and Megan Weadock
It's Not Easy Being Green: Roller Shades and Energy Savings
By: Ric Berg
Repairs and Maintenance: Kitchen Grease Exhaust Maintenance
By: Don Pfleiderer
What's New With You?: Breaking the Cycle
By: Jack Aspenson
April/May 2011
Sharpen Your Tools: Leadership Breakthrough Plans
By: Vernice Armour
CRFP Spotlight: Mark Gomolla, CRFP
RFMA Gives: RFMA Cares, Too
By: Sherleen Mahoney and Megan Weadock
Cover Story: Panda Express, All in the Family
By: Sherleen Mahoney and Megan Weadock
Shoo, Flies!
By: Douglas Gardner
Repairs and Maintenance: Floor Maintenance, A Step Ahead
By: David Grossman
Repairs and Maintenance: Refrigeration Preventative Maintenance, Prepare to Prevent
By: Don Langston
February/March 2011
Sharpen Your Tools: Getting Motivated
By: Kevin and Jackie Freiberg
CRFP Spotlight: Dave Turner, CRFP
Cover Story: Starbucks, Staburcks' Sustainability Efforts Set a Global Example
By: Sherleen Mahoney and Megan Weadock
It's Not Easy Being Green: Recycling and E-Waste Management
By: Susan Daywitt
It's Not Easy Being Green: Innovations in FOG Maintenance, The Future of FOG
By: Kevin Mulvihill
It's Not Easy Being Green: "Green" Hot Water
By: Charles W. Adams
An Intelligent Retrofit, What you need to know before you buy LED lamps
By: Richard Young
December/January 2011
Sharpen Your Tools: Lasting First Impressions, Realizing the Importance of Exterior Maintenance
By: James Lloyd
CRFP Spotlight: Roger Goldstein, CRFP
It's Not Easy Being Green: Organic Recycling, The Great Untapped Resource
By: Jim Mahoney
It's Not Easy Being Green: Water in Crisis
By: Randy Stroman
Repairs and Maintenance: Frozen Pipes
By: Charisse Luckey with Ron Mathews
Repairs and Maintenance: Paint Your Way to Success, Successful Vendor Bidding
By: Angela Hughes
Repairs and Maintenance: Preventative Maintenance, When Does a Maintenance Program Make Sense?
By: Erich Munzner
Repairs and Maintenance: Seasonal Pavement Preparations, Taking Steps to Winterize Your Parking Lot
By: Mike Condon
Slip & Falls, Is your plan in place?
By: Danny Koontz
Cover Story: Einstein Brothers Bagels, Curb Appeal
By: Sherleen Mahoney and Megan Weadock
Getting a Leg Up on Old Man Winter
By: Kevin Dent
October/November 2010
Sharpen Your Tools: A Guide to Stress Management, Keeping Cool During a Crisis
By: Greg Risberg, MSW, CSP, PFG
CRFP Spotlight: John Kiliany
