upcoming conferences and meetings:


NATSO's Food and Fuel Study Tour 2017
​NATSO Members and Invitees

July 19 and 20 2017 - Chicago 
Facilitating meetings, tours and sharing with industry  leaders.
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NAG Conference
2017 National Advisory Group Conference

September 10 - 13, 2017  Nashville, TN
BURNING ISSUE 6: Foodservice: Delivering the goods.
Trends and Implications for Retailers and Offer
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NACS Show 2017
MOVING (TRANSITIONING) YOUR WORKFORCE TO A FOODSERVICE CULTURE

Tuesday, Oct 17 | 1:15 pm – 2:15pm
This session will provide examples of how leading convenience store operators successfully shifted and executed a foodservice culture, providing a road map for successful foodservice execution.
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Foodservice Study Groups
August 23 to 25 - Syracuse NY
Facilitating two days of meetings, tours and sharing with industry foodservice leaders.

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NAG Conference
2015 National Advisory Group Conference
September 13 - 15, 2015  Santa Fe, NM

Driving Foodservice Sales Through New Technology - presenting and moderating a session on how to use technology to improve Guest engagement and profitability.

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NACS Show and Convention
October 11 - 14, 2014 - Las Vegas, NV
The Profitability of Foodservice
Tuesday, 10/13/2015 9:00 AM
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Outlook Leadership 2015
November 14 - 16 - Scottsdale AZ

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Study Groups
November 16 - Scottsdale AZ

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​previous conferences and meetings:


Study Group, Seminars at Sea
June 21-28, 2015 - Barcelona, Rome, Naples and Cannes
Delivering  foodservice seminars during the conference

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Insight Convenience Summit Europe
June 7-12 , 2015 - Berlin and London     
                             
Participating in the tours and conference

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The NATSO Show
February 16-18, 2015 -Las Vegas, NV
The National Association of Truck Stop Operators

Participating in the Human Library sessions, helping Owners and Operators improve their location's performance and results.

www.natso.com  www.natsoshow.org


​​​National Advisory Group - 2014 NAG Conference

September 7-9, 2014 - San Antonio, Texas

Presenting Best in Class Foodservice Concepts:  How to

Execute a winning Deli and Roller Grill Program

www.nagconvenience.com/program


NACS Show and Convention

October 7-10, 2014 - Las Vegas, NV

Presenting on Developing and Financing a Foodservice Offer
www.nacsonline.com/nacsshow


Strategy Development and Implementation

November 11-12, 2014- Dallas, Texas

Presenting and facilitating a workshop designed to improve Strategy development for operators.

www.nacsonline.com/training/nacscafe


The NACS Insight Event - Future of Convenience 2014

June 1-6, 2014 - Paris and London

www.futureofconvenience.com


FARE 2014, A Foodservice Evolution 

June 16-18, 2014 - Gaylord Texan, Dallas/Fort Worth

Participating in the multi-channel foodservice seminar

Meeting for foodservice Retailers and Suppliers

www.fareconference.com and  www.cspnet.com


NACS CAFÉ ADVANCED FOODSERVICE STRATEGY SEMINAR
May 1-2, 2014 - Irving, Texas

Facilitating the program with Dr. Lawrence Ross,

Florida Southern College and Dr. Nancy Caldarola,

Education Director for NACS CAFE

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Hot Dispensed Beverages Meeting

March 11-13, 2014 - Chicago, Illinois

Presenting at CSP's sixth Hot Dispensed Beverages  

Meeting for industry Retailers and Suppliers

www.cspnet.com


The NATSO Show

January 26, 2014 -Nashville, TN

The National Association of Truck Stop Operations

www.natso.com


The 2013 NACS Show

October 12, 2013 - Atlanta, GA

Presenting to attendees October 12 at 4PM,

Getting Started: Flying Solo - proprietary foodservice

www.nacsonline.com


Future of International Convenience & Petroleum Retailing Conference

September 22, 2013 - London * Amsterdam * Dublin

www.insightresearch.co.uk


Australasian Association of Convenience Stores - The 2013 Convenience Leaders Summit

August 29, 2013 -Canberra, NSW Australia

Presented to Summit attendees 

www.aacs.org.au


NACS CAFE

August 19, 2013 

Presented to the Certified Convenience Foodservice

Manager Program  (CCFM) on developing and building a lasting offer    

www.nacsonline.com


FOODSERVICE AT RETAIL EXCHANGE, FARE

June 18, 2013 - Chicago, IL

www.cspnet.com



news & events

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NATSO's Bis Brief

June 2017

Seven Tips for Improving your Foodservice Results

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Convenience Store News May 2017
Getting the Most of Your Food Service Programs
The 50% solution

Ed is featured on how he helps companies achieve winning results
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NACS Magazine - July 2015

In Jerry Soverinsky's Article, "Finding Dough", Ed offers his best practices tips for launching a foodservice program.


CSP Publications - February 2015
In the article, "Poutine, Simply a Brilliant Dish", Ed discusses finding inspiration and innovation from a variety of places.**​


CSP Publications - November 2014
In the article, "The Perils of Incomplete Training", Ed shares the short falls of training and offer tips for companies to not make the same mistake in their stores.**


CSP Publications - August 2014
In the article, "When Passion Is Not Enough", Ed explores when a new idea was right, but it lacked in execution, delivery and follow-up - passion was not enough. **


CSP Publications - May 2014
Ed was featured in the article, "A Cut of the Action" by Amanda Baltazar, offering his insight into the freshness perceptions of convenience stores.**


CSP Publications - May 2014
In the article, "3 Seconds Can Change Your Business", Ed discusses ways to gather instant customer feedback that will be meaningful to the improving future customer experience.**


Convenience Store Decisions - Feb 2014
Ed is featured in the article "Sidestepping Foodservice Mistakes" about mastering the basics and knowing what to expect can help you avoid a foodservice disaster.


CSN Publications - February 2014
As part of CSN's How To Crew, Ed offers his expert opinion on how to expand a marketing plan beyond in-store marketing and reach new customers in "How to do World Class Service."*


CSP Publications - February 2014
In the article, "Protect Your Guests, Your company," Ed explores how food safety should not be taken lightly. It is a matter of protecting your guests—and your company’s reputation.**


CSP Publications - December 2013
In the article, "Bring a Coffee Program to Life," Ed Burcher writes about the ways to redefine your approach to implementing your coffee offer through Quality, Value and Credibility. **


Convenience Store News - October 2013
In the article, "Creating Winning Fresh Food Combos," Ed Burcher offers his expert opinion on what makes a successful combination for a winning food service. *


Convenience Store News - September 2013
In the article, "Building a Foodservice Culture", Ed Burcher reflects on his experience on the importance of building the right culture in order to make your food service offer a success. *


CSP Publications - September 2013
In the article "You say Tomato, I say Heirloom," Ed examines the importance of finding the right innovation for your foodservice offering. **


Convenience Store News - August 2013
As part of the CSNews' How To Crew, Ed Burcher was quoted in the article "How to Staff Your Foodservice Area" by Maureen Azzato. *


Convenience Store News - July 2013
CSNews announces that Ed is a new addition to their How To Crew, a panel of industry-leading foodservice experts that serve as the go-to sources for their foodservice knowledge. *


CSP Publications - June 2013
Ed Burcher was featured in the article detailing FoodService Know How and how he is bringing his expertise to consulting. **


CSP Publications - May 2008
Ed Burcher was featured in the article detailing the Neighbours store development. **


Convenience Store News - May 2008
News Analysis article describing the foodservice-oriented Neighbours stores. *


Convenience Store News - April 2008
Ed Burcher was featured in the article from NACS SOI on the new Neighbours store. *


* Reprinted with permission of Convenience Store News
** Reprinted with permission of CSP Magazine

conferences

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