Cooking with Ghosts, CBD in Food, and more...

SPRINGFIELD LOBBY DAY

IRA AT YOUR SERVICE

Need a refresher on common hospitality legal issues? Join the IRA and hospitality attorney Rob Bernstein Thursday, March 12 for a complimentary seminar on key labor and employment issues impacting the industry.

Want to help give culinary students a real-world view of the industry? Sign up to host ProStart® students for Job Shadow Day Wednesday, March 18.

There is still time to register to join the IRA delegation for the National Public Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. (March 3-5) and Springfield Lobby Day (March 31-April 1). Our delegations will be meeting with federal and state elected officials to discuss critical issues impacting restaurants. Contact Matt Quinn to learn more.

Interested in CBD in food? The National Restaurant Association recently released a report on considerations restaurants should take before using CBD products in their business.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

Nation's Restaurant News - What To Do If Your Restaurant Is Listed On A Third-Party Marketplace Without Your Permission

QSR - Cooking with Ghosts Can Be Scary

Food Dive - Dairy Industry Flexing to Add CBD Despite Regulatory Uncertainty

Mother Nature Network - Are Zero Waste Restaurants Possible?

FSR - Why Full-Service Franchising is Staging a Comeback

Quartz - The Growing Push to Solve the Plastic Nightmare of Takeout Food

The Counter - Love Imported Brie and Havarti? You May Want to Get Familiar with their American Counterparts

PERFECT PAIR

Edward Don & Company: A Trusted Name In Foodservice

Since its founding in 1921, Edward Don & Company has been a leading distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies. With over 12,000 products in stock and a nationwide presence supported by seven full-service distribution centers, we serve a vast network of businesses across a variety of segments.

Click here to learn more from DON.

TAKE FIVE

The Usual, With a Side of New Thinking! by James Pierson of Roti Modern Mediterranean

James Pierson is Sr. Director of Operations Services at IRA member Roti Modern Mediterranean , which operates 42 locations nationally and is headquartered in Chicago.

At Roti - James and his team focus on employee training and culture, data-based decisions, and more to achieve sustained success.

Check out James's top points of advice for restaurant operators to have their business stand out in the crowd.

SHOW SPOTLIGHT

Curious about Cannabis?

At the 2020 National Restaurant Association Show , visit the new Cannabis Showcase. Join leading chefs, experts, and suppliers May 16-19 to explore cannabis products, industry disruption, regulations, and culinary and beverage trends. From the basics to the future of the industry and what it means for your business, learn everything you must know to navigate cannabis from seed to fork.

Learn more and register today for the Show here .

FRONT BURNER

IRA Calendar

Feb. 26: IRA Tech Tour

Mar. 2: Taste of Chicago Application Deadline

Mar. 3-5: National Public Affairs Conference

Mar. 7: IRAEF ProStart® Invitational

Mar. 12: Hospitality Legal Issues Seminar

Mar. 18: IRAEF Job Shadow Day

Mar. 23: Suburban Sanitation Manager Certification Class

Mar. 30: Chicago Chef's Hall of Fame Dinner

Mar. 31 - Apr. 1: Springfield Lobby Day

Apr. 18: Wingfest Benefiting IRAEF

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