EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR s u t c e p Pros BUSINESS IS HAPPENING at What What is RFMA 2019? RFMA 2019? RFMA 2019 is the premier annual event for restaurant facility professionals to gather with peers, vendors and other industry-shapers under one big roof. It s three days of building relationships, learning from speakers and education sessions, sharing knowledge, networking, and gathering new resources. All in a funfilled setting surrounded by the restaurant industry s best and brightest. RFMA 2019! SHOWCASE YOUR BEST PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO RESTAURANT DECISION MAKERS FROM ALL OVER AMERICA AUSTIN CONVENTIO CONVENTION N CENTER AUSTIN, TX FEBRUARY 10-12 Austin may be known as America s Live Music Capital, and the home of South by Southwest, but for three days, it s the very center of the Restaurant Facility universe. Just blocks away from beautiful Town Lake, the State Capitol, and the University of Texas you ll meet up with the biggest names in our industry. So come learn, share, connect and interact with the one and only Association dedicated to you and the Restaurant Facility industry!
OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Who Attends? 6+30+5311 10+5+85 PURCHASING ROLE 11% 6% Who Attends BY NUMBER OF RESTAURANTS MANAGED 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2-10 51-100 501-1,000 11-50 101-500 Over 1,000 SPECIFY PRODUCTS/SERVICES Who Attends 30% BY SEGMENTS NO ROLE 53% DECISION MAKER INFLUENCE DECISION TYPES OF OWNERSHIP 10% 5% CORPORATE CHAIN FRANCHISEE 85% INDEPENDENT *Based on demographic data provided by RFMA 2019 Conference Attendees. ATTENDEE SATISFACTION 99% of Attendees would recommend the RFMA Annual Conference to their peers 90% of Attendees felt they had ample networking opportunities At the end of RFMA 2018, 85% of Attendees were already committed to attend RFMA 2019 Casual Dining Coffee / Tea Fast Casual Fine Dining Sandwich Shop Grocery Store Quick Serve Movie Theatre Gas Station Ice Cream / Yogurt / Smoothie Childcare 0 20 40 60 80 Some Brands 100 THAT ATTENDED RFMA 2018 120 140
BENEFITS OF EXHIBITING This is a highly targeted audience. If you are trying to reach Restaurant Facility Professionals who oversee the repair, maintenance, and remodel of restaurant facilities, equipment and grounds, there is no better place to reach them than at RFMA 2019! All exhibitor delegate registrations are also full conference registrations. This means you get to attend the opening and closing events, as well as all the great Education and General Sessions alongside our Attendees. Hosting a golf foursome at our annual golf tournament is also an additional option. This can be a great added value as we feel the best way to get the most out of your exhibiting experience is to interact with our Attendees at every possible opportunity. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES 8.5 exclusive Exhibit Hall hours Express Exchange is a sort of reverse exhibit hall. Restaurateurs will be seated at a table and exhibiting companies will have the opportunity to present a brief 2-minute introduction of the products or services you offer. This will allow Restaurant Attendees to be exposed to many new companies in their areas of interest and make plans to visit you on the exhibit floor for more in-depth information. This is open to Exhibitors and Sponsors only. Exhibiting companies will sign up on-site and may send ONE representative to participate. Sponsors get additional admissions based on sponsorship level. Opening and Closing Parties Education Sessions BUSINESS IS HAPPENING at RFMA 2019 RFMAANNUALCONFERENCE.COM EXHIBITOR FEES The exhibitor fees to reach this very targeted segment of the restaurant industry are one of the best values anywhere for a comparable conference. Booth Rate RFMA Member* Non-Member Inline 10 x10 $3,700 $4,700 Premium Corner $4,000 $5,000 *A one-year vendor membership with RFMA starts at $500 **For multiple booths, multiply the number of booths by the rate. WHAT S INCLUDED WITH YOUR BOOTH: Company listing on Conference Website and Mobile App, including a 50-word company description Two full-conference registrations and the opportunity to purchase up to two additional registrations for $450 each Pre-show Mailing Lists starting January 2, 2019 Post-show Mailing List RFMA 2019 Exhibitor logo to use in marketing materials and post on your website Link from your booth space on the Conference Website s Exhibit Hall map to your company s website Promotion in RFMA s Facilitator Magazine 7 x 44 identification sign 8 high pipe and drape back wall with 4 high draped side rails One entry to Express Exchange Access to sponsor a foursome at the golf outing The quality of customers was great. Every conversation was speaking to the decision makers. 2018 EXHIBITOR
SCHEDULE at a Glance SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 8:00am - 5:00pm 10:00am - Noon Noon - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 3:30pm 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exhibitor Move-in Committee Meetings Committee Lunch with Speaker Committee Meetings Cocktail Reception for all Committees and Board of Directors SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 6:30am - 2:30pm 7:00am - 7:00pm Golf Tournament (8am shotgun start additional fee and pre-registration required) Registration Open 8:00am - 10:00am RFMA Gives 5K Fun Run with Group Warm-Up/ Stretch (additional fee) 8:00am - 3:30pm 8:00am - 4:00pm Pre-Conference Workshop (additional fee) Exhibit Hall Set-up 11:30am - 1:00pm Females in Facilities Group Event (additional fee pre-registration required) MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 6:30am - 6:00pm 7:00am - 8:00am 7:00am - 8:00am 8:00am - 9:15am Registration Open Continental Breakfast CRFP Breakfast (by invitation only) Opening General Session with Board Introductions, RFMA Gives and Keynote Presentation 9:30am - 11:00am Restaurant Roundtable Session 9:30am - 10:30am Vendor Voice Session with Signature Speaker (with refreshments) 11:15am - 1:45pm Exhibit Hall Open with Lunch on the Floor 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:15pm 3:00pm - 4:30pm 3:15pm - 4:15pm 4:30pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm on Concurrent Education Sessions Refreshment Break RFMA Engagement Lounge Open Concurrent Education Sessions Exhibit Hall Open with Cocktails on the Floor Open Time for Entertaining TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 7:00am - 4:00pm 7:00am - 8:00am Registration Open Continental Breakfast 7:45am - 8:45am RIFtalks (RFMA s version of TEDtalks) 9:00am - 11:00am Refreshment Break on Exhibit Floor 11:00am - 12:00pm RFMA Engagement Lounge Open 11:15am - 12:00pm Concurrent Education Sessions 12:15pm - 1:45pm General Session Luncheon and RFMy Awards 2:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:15pm - 5:15pm Exhibit Hall Open with Dessert Exhibit Hall Teardown Restaurant Roundtable Session 7:00pm - 10:00pm Closing Party *Schedule as of July, 2018. Actual sessions and times may vary. 2:00pm - 3:30pm New Member Café 3:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:30pm Express Exchange Restaurant Orientation Express Exchange (Sponsors Enter at 4:00, Exhibitors at 4:15) 6:00-7:30pm Opening Party 7:30pm on Open Time for Entertaining WANT TO JOIN US? VISIT RFMAANNUALCONFERENCE.COM or CONTACT ANNAJI SAILER, CRFP (972) 805-0905 EXT. 6 ANNAJI@RFMAONLINE.COM
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 85% OF EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS CONSISTENTLY RENEW ON-SITE AT THE RFMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE ADD ONE OF THESE GREAT SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS TO YOUR EXHIBITING EXPERIENCE! All Sponsorships include these benefits to expand your Brand Awareness: Recognition in all Pre-Conference Promotion for RFMA 2019 Recognition in RFMA s Facilitator Magazine Recognition on the RFMA Conference Website with Company Logo and Link Recognition on the RFMA Annual Conference App with Company Logo Badges to Display Sponsor Ribbon Recognition on Sponsorship Signage in the Conference Registration Area Recognition at the Opening General Session Extra Attendees for Express Exchange based on Sponsorship Level Please note that all sponsorship prices listed reflect RFMA member prices. For non-members, add $1,000 to each price listed. The company must be a current member at the time the sponsorship agreement is signed and maintain membership through the 2019 conference to receive RFMA member pricing. Premium Booth Space CONFERENCE SPONSORS ARE VIEWED BY ATTENDEES 50% MORE OFTEN PREMIER $60,000 Premium 20x60 Island booth ($45,600 value) Twenty-four (24) Complimentary Delegate Registrations Extra Recognition on Conference Signage Sponsor Representative to Introduce Keynote Speaker at Opening General Session Option to provide 30 second professionally produced video promoting business at Opening General Session Four (4) Express Exchange Attendees GOLD $25,000 Premium 20x20 Booth ($16,000 value) Eight (8) Complimentary Delegate Registrations Three (3) Express Exchange Attendees SILVER $15,000 Premium 10x20 Booth Space ($8,000 value) Six (6) Complimentary Delegate Registrations Two (2) Express Exchange Attendees BRONZE 3 LEFT Premium 10x10 Booth Space Four (4) Complimentary Delegate Registrations Two (2) Express Exchange Attendees
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Attendee Experience Onsite Branding OPENING PARTY Primary Sponsor Limited to 2 companies Extensive Logo Recognition at Opening Party Ability to give out a branded item at the event CLOSING PARTY Primary Sponsor Limited to 2 companies Extensive Logo Recognition at Closing Party Ability to give out a branded item at the event EXHIBIT HALL LUNCHEON Logo Recognition at every food and beverage station throughout the exhibit hall during this event EXHIBIT HALL RECEPTION Logo Recognition at every food and beverage station throughout the exhibit hall during this event EXHIBIT HALL LOUNGE Logo Recognition on Lounge Signage Ability to set out branded company literature or giveaway in lounge (to be approved by RFMA) REFRESHMENT BREAK Monday or Tuesday $5,000 Logo Recognition at food and beverage stations during this event SIGNATURE SPEAKER SERIES $5,000 Limited to 4 companies Sponsor Representative to Introduce Signature Speaker at One (1) Session Logo Recognition on Session Signage MEMBER ENGAGEMENT LOUNGE $7,000 Logo Recognition on Lounge Signage for the duration of Conference GOLF LUNCHEON $5,000 One (1) Golf Foursome Logo Recognition on Signage at event Sponsor Representative to Announce Golf Awards with RFMA Board Chairman GOLF BAG $5,000 One (1) Golf Foursome 2 LEFT Logo Recognition on Signage at event Logo on golf bags given to each golf Attendee Registration Bag $15,000 Lanyard $15,000 Hotel Key Cards $15,000 Water Bottle Conference Pen $8,000 Conference Notebook $8,000 Logo Recognition on items given to every restaurant Attendee Digital RFMA WIFI Great Exposure every time an Attendee opens the Conference WiFi Logo Recognition on Main Splash Page Ability to Choose Password with RFMA Approval One (1) Delegate Registration RFMA 2019 MOBILE APP Logo Recognition on Main Splash Page for the APP One (1) Delegate Registration RFMA TODAY Logo Recognition on each Daily Edition of RFMA Today One (1) Delegate Registration DO YOU HAVE A CREATIVE SPONSORSHIP IDEA NOT LISTED HERE? WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR IDEA. READY TO RESERVE? CONTACT ANNAJI SAILER, CRFP (972) 805-0905 x6 ANNAJI@RFMAONLINE.COM