#1 Public Enemy Number One—The Hose
Who has seen a hose in their kitchen? Do you know what that hose is actually used for? We see hoses in about 85% of the kitchens we visit and the staff loves them!
A Bug’s Life
Whether they fly, walk, slither, or squeak, the last thing anybody wants to see is a pest while enjoying a meal—and for most customers, seeing one is a deal breaker...
Silent but Destructive—Leaking Pipes
Fixing a leaky pipe can be comparable to a trip to the dentist—some will avoid it until there is no other option, substantially increasing the cost of the repair...
Why Daily Photos and Updates Should Be a Requirement from Your Contractor
Picture this, you are in the middle of an ongoing project and the phone rings; on the other line is a Manager or Director demanding answers about the project. In many situations you don’t have those answers.
Is Your Facilities Department Becoming Leaner?
Has one of your peers retired or moved on, and the decision was made not to replace them? Have you been asked to take on 20-30 more locations recently – most of them in a totally different region of the country?
Volunteering Is In The Fabric of RFS
BROOKSVILLE, Fla.- (April 17, 2017) Regions Facility Services (RFS) Founder Ron Wilhite was recently awarded the RFMY Go-Getter Award in March at the Restaurant Facility Management Association’s (RMFA) annual awards ceremony at the Orlando Gaylord Convention Center.
Preparing for the Worst
You can’t predict when disaster strikes, but you can strike back.
Ron Wilhite Discusses Renovations After A Fire
It’s every restaurant owner’s worst fear–a fire ravaging your restaurant, but what do you do after the damage is done?
The Ugly Truth That Could be Your Bar Die
Most of us have walked up to a bar, whether it be before a meal or during a night out, and noticed something that didn’t sit well - a foul smell.
When Quality is on the Front Lines…
…GREAT things happen.
3 Reasons for an Active Grout Program
When it comes to the world of service and hospitality, tile and grout is often overlooked. The simple process of an adequate grout maintenance program is the key in preventative measures to avoid costly floor repairs.
RFS President Hal Bolter Discusses Consistency in the Latest Issue of Facilitator Magazine
Hal Bolter, President of RFS, was recently featured in the latest Dec/Jan issue of Facilitator Magazine for his article Consistency takes Commitment.
Top 5 Airports in America
JD Powers recently released the results of an Airport Satisfaction Study, and we were not surprised that Tampa and Orlando were in their top 5 (ranked 2nd and 4th respectively).
Trend In Kitchen Display Systems
RFS announced today that they have just completed the installation of a Kitchen Display System for a large 360+ multi-location restaurant chain.
RFS Celebrates the Season of Giving
Pictured left to right: Mike Braman, Executive Director Azalea Park Kristen Bolter, RFS Carole Bolter and Tom McGlaughlin, Residents
Heart of House
Many restaurant concepts refer to their back-of-house areas (kitchen, prep, service bar, etc.) as their "Heart of House" given these areas are the epicenter and soul of existence.
What are you Thankful for?
November is a wonderful month. Every year it arrives bringing with it cooler weather, fall colors, and an approaching holiday that almost everyone loves – Thanksgiving.
Ever Wonder Who Boards up Businesses in Preparation for a Hurricane?
Business empathy is a must to be successful. Our clients typically do not call us when things are smooth. Today was one of those non-smooth days.
ORLANDO, FL, September 21, 2016/OrlandoSentinel – As part of the Restaurant Facility Management Associations trade show convention, RFS has signed up to co-manage the volunteer project in charge of making over one of Orlando’s busiest lunchtime soup kitchens.
As the hot summer begins to wind down and give way to the refreshing brisk days of autumn, it means we are approaching one of the greatest times of the year: It is football season!